Spacey dismisses new claims in documentary as 'a work of fiction'

Released at: 11:37 BST, 29 April 2024 | Modified: 12:49 BST, 29 April 2024

In Channel 4's latest documentary, Kevin Spacey seems to ignore the new allegations of inappropriate conduct against him and instead admire the male performers in the program for their impressive acting skills.

The two-part program from Channel 4 comes after nine months since Spacey got acquitted of nine accusations of sexual assault. This series is about new allegations against him, which several men have declared, and most of them have never spoken before.

Some people suggest thoroughly examining a former renowned and esteemed actor using forensic methods.

It has been reported that some British and American men have given testimonies on camera about their encounters with Spacey for 50 years. Their identities will not be hidden.

At the Southwark Crown Court in London, Kevin Spacey, aged 64, addressed the media in July 2023 following his acquittal of allegations of sexual misconduct against four men.

The two-part TV show from Channel 4 is being released nine months after Spacey was acquitted of nine charges of sexual assault. It investigates new allegations from multiple men against the actor.

In a statement to entertainment magazine Variety, Spacey, who is 64 years old, appears to not consider the show to be a work of fiction.

He expressed gratitude in being casted for his first Warner Brothers film after several years.

I trust that the Academy recognizes the remarkable performances given by actors who are not as well-known.

According to a reliable source associated with the project, Spacey's response left them in disbelief and was characterized by extreme arrogance.

The program is rumored to provide an in-depth examination of a man who used to be among the most highly regarded and esteemed performers globally.

Spacey was seen leaving Southwark Crown Court last year, following his acquittal of four counts of sexual assault against men.

In the past, Spacey was accused of using his celebrity and authority to commit 9 instances of sexual assault on 4 men while he was working as the artistic director at the Old Vic theater. However, he denied the allegations and claimed that the accusers were only trying to fabricate stories in order to obtain financial gain.

The performer was acquitted of accusations of sexually assaulting four men in a highly-publicized trial at Southwark Crown Court in July 2023. As part of his defence, Sir Elton John testified on his behalf.

Over the weekend, Channel 4 released a preview for Spacey Unmasked. The footage featured an audio recording of two individuals discussing the actor while old photos of him were displayed. One of them called Spacey "Kevin freakin' Spacey," and the other stated that they were in a compromising situation. They believed that they had to do something wrong in order to succeed.

The program was created by Dorothy Byrne, who used to oversee news and current events for the channel. She announced that in 2022, the show would be focused on the ongoing scandal surrounding allegations of abuse and subsequent legal proceedings.

Lawyers are currently anticipating a reply from Spacey's team regarding the fresh accusations.

MailOnline was informed by Channel 4 that Spacey has been provided with an opportunity to respond to the information presented in the two-part documentary.

The people who speak on behalf of Kevin Spacey have also been reached out to for their input.