Published May 24, 2021Kevin Spacey famously had his career paused when at least 16 people accused him of sexual misconduct. The allegations started to emerge in 2017, at which point Spacey was let go from
House of Cards. It looks like the actor is attempting a comeback, however, as he s just booked his first film role since then.
As first reported by ABC News, Spacey will star in a new Italian film called
L uomo Che Disegno Dio ( The Man Who Drew God ). The film will be directed by Franco Nero, and will also star Nero s wife Vanessa Redgrave. I m very happy Kevin agreed to participate in my film, Nero told ABC News. I consider him a great actor and I can t wait to start the movie. Spacey did not add comment on the role.
Kevin Spacey Will Play a Cop in His First Role Since Facing Assault Allegations
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Kevin Spacey Will Play a Cop in His First Role Since Facing Assault Allegations
Franco Nero s L uomo Che Disegno Dio will be Kevin Spacey s first movie role since 2018 s Billionaire Boys Club.
L uomo Che Disegno Dio, known as
The Man Who Drew God in the States, an upcoming Italian drama directed by actor Franco Nero. Featuring Spacey in a small role, the movie also stars Nero s wife, Vanessa Redgrave, opposite the former
House of Cards star with Nero himself playing the main character. The project will reportedly shoot soon in Italy, though it s not clear exactly when.
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Remember #MeToo? Remember #TimesUp? It seems like a long time ago, after the interminable decade that was 2020, but all that Harvey Weinstein stuff happened just three and a half years ago. Weinstein’s plummet from grace in November 2017 set off an avalanche of accusations and recriminations in Hollywood, the effects of which can still be seen today. For example, right now on Netflix you can watch a blockbuster “zombie heist” movie in which one of the main characters was digitally replaced after filming wrapped, because the original actor was accused of creepy sex stuff. That never would’ve happened back in the days when Weinstein was just a suspected pervert instead of a confirmed pervert. And if you grew up in the ’70s and ’80s, all I have to say is “Bill Cosby” and you don’t need to be told how much things have changed in the entertainment industry.
Kevin Spacey To Act In First Movie Since Sexual Assault Allegations
Spacey will play a police detective in the Italian film The Man Who Drew God.
May 24, 2021 at 8:29AM PDT
Disgraced star Kevin Spacey has landed his first film role since a multitude of sexual assault allegations were raised against him. As reported by ABC News, Spacey will appear in the Italian movie The Man Who Drew God.
The film will be directed by veteran Italian actor Franco Nero (Die Hard II, Django), who confirmed Spacey s involvement. I m very happy Kevin agreed to participate in my film, he said. I consider him a great actor and I can t wait to start the movie.