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A California jury rejected Media Rights Capital’s $29.5 million insurance claim tied to Kevin Spacey’s ouster from House of Cards, ruling that Spacey’s 2017 diagnosis of sexual compulsive behavior was not the predominant cause of the production losses; the 10-2 verdict favored the insurer, with jurors saying reputational harm and public allegations were other key factors in the decision.
Three men who accused Kevin Spacey of sexually assaulting them have settled their civil claims before a London High Court trial, with terms undisclosed. Spacey denies the allegations, and the court stay came after the parties agreed to the settlement terms. Spacey had previously been acquitted in a 2023 London criminal case.
Kevin Spacey has settled out of court with three men who sued him over sexual assault claims, causing the London High Court civil case set for October to be paused. Spacey has repeatedly denied the allegations, which date from 2000–2013 and involve a former Old Vic artistic director; one accuser, Ruari Cannon, appeared in a Channel 4 documentary. Spacey’s team did not immediately respond to comment.
Kevin Spacey settled with three men who sued him over alleged sexual assaults spanning 2000–2013, avoiding a London civil trial that had been scheduled for October. Spacey denies all allegations and was previously acquitted in a UK criminal case in 2023; settlement terms were not disclosed. One accuser, Ruari Cannon, publicly described a 2013 groping, and another plaintiff who had filed a 2022 civil case had that matter paused during Spacey’s criminal proceedings.
Kevin Spacey testified in a California civil trial over an insurance claim tied to the House of Cards hiatus, confirming a 2017 diagnosis of “sexual compulsive behavior” after voluntary rehab at The Meadows. He read the psychiatric summary aloud, said there was no medical basis to challenge the diagnosis, and defended the treatment aimed at addressing sexual behavior and boundaries, while disputing certain doctors’ notes. The case pits Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company against Spacey’s former show's production company over coverage and losses, with Spacey having previously been involved in arbitration that led to a $31 million payment (reduced in a later settlement) in exchange for medical records and testimony.
Kevin Spacey testified in the Media Rights Capital vs. insurer case over the final season of House of Cards, saying he was ousted to help trigger a large insurance payout and that he struck a deal to share medical records with MRC to reduce a $31 million arbitration; doctors described serious health issues while Spacey disputed sexual misconduct allegations, and Netflix had distanced itself from the project. The trial is ongoing and expected to last weeks.
Kevin Spacey is returning to television for the first time since 2017 with the Italian comedy series 'Minimarket' on RAI, where he plays himself as a mentor. The show will premiere on December 26 on RaiPlay. Despite recent legal challenges and allegations, Spacey continues to work in Italy, having appeared in several projects since his Hollywood career declined.
Kevin Spacey continues his career comeback with an appearance at the Venice Film Festival, where he will present a trailer for his sci-fi film 'Holiguards Saga,' marking his first directing effort in 20 years amid ongoing efforts to restore his reputation after legal and personal controversies.
Kevin Spacey is set to attend the Venice Film Festival to promote his sci-fi thriller 'Holiguards Saga,' marking his first feature directorial effort in over 20 years and his first appearance at the festival in two decades, despite no official event within the festival's program.
Robin Wright discussed her struggles for equal pay on 'House of Cards,' revealing she was paid less than Kevin Spacey because she lacked an Oscar, and shared her experiences in directing and her upcoming projects, along with her activism efforts.
Kevin Spacey directed his first feature film in over 20 years, a supernatural action-thriller titled 'Holiguards' starring himself alongside Dolph Lundgren and others. The film, set in a fractured future with secret supernatural wars, is in post-production and was showcased at Cannes, marking Spacey's return to the spotlight after his legal and career troubles.
Denzel Washington reflected on his feelings of bitterness after losing the Best Actor Oscar to Kevin Spacey in 2000 for 'American Beauty,' despite being nominated for his role in 'The Hurricane.' Washington, who had previously won an Oscar for 'Glory,' admitted to feeling resentful and disengaged from the Oscars for years following the loss. He eventually won the Best Actor Oscar in 2002 for 'Training Day.'
Denzel Washington revealed in an Esquire interview that he became bitter after losing the Best Actor Oscar to Kevin Spacey in 2000 for "American Beauty," despite winning a Golden Globe for his role in "The Hurricane." This loss led him to stop voting for the Oscars, delegating the task to his wife, Pauletta. Washington eventually won the Best Actor Oscar for "Training Day" in 2002, becoming the second African American to achieve this. He has since received multiple nominations, including for "The Tragedy of Macbeth" in 2022.
Kevin Spacey is making a Hollywood comeback in the upcoming thriller "Peter Five Eight," where he plays a charismatic hitman involved in a dark and suspenseful plot. The movie, set to be released in March, features Spacey alongside Rebecca De Mornay and Jet Jandreau. This marks Spacey's return to the big screen after being cleared of sexual assault charges last year. The film, with a budget of $5-10 million, is described as a contemporary film with a 1940s pulp-melodrama style, and Spacey's character is said to be unique and memorable.
Kevin Spacey is set to make his first appearance at a horror convention, Mad Monster Party, sparking backlash from fans due to his past sexual misconduct allegations. The convention announced that fans can pay $225 for pro photo-ops with Spacey, featuring themes from his iconic films/shows. Spacey was cleared of alleged sex attacks in 2017, but the accusations derailed his showbiz career.