Kevin Spacey is back in the headlines, and this time it’s not pretty. A new documentary, “Spacey Unmasked,” is making serious waves with disturbing allegations of sexual misconduct against the actor.
Netflix’s House of Cards Folds, But Allegations Remain
The doc dives deep into claims that have plagued Spacey since 2017, when a string of accusations first surfaced. These allegations led to his firing from the hit Netflix series “House of Cards” and halted production on the movie “All the Money in the World.”
Spacey Cleared in Court, But Doc Makes New Claims
While Spacey was found not guilty on all charges of sexual assault in a 2023 London trial, “Spacey Unmasked” presents a different narrative. The documentary features first-hand accounts from multiple men who have never spoken publicly before, including a shocking story from a former background actor on “House of Cards.”
‘House of Cards’ Actor Claims Spacey Groped Him
A young man named Daniel alleges that Spacey groped him after filming a scene on the set of “House of Cards.” According to People magazine, Daniel describes Spacey touching him inappropriately and feeling a sense of terror. He claims the experience left him “disgusted with myself” and afraid to speak up for fear of retaliation.
More Allegations Surface: From Theater to Trauma
The documentary doesn’t stop there. Two former staffers at The Old Vic theater in London, where Spacey served as artistic director, also come forward with disturbing stories. One man, identified as Danny, alleges that Spacey used his position of power to make inappropriate physical advances. Another man, Ruari, claims Spacey sexually assaulted him after a performance.
Spacey Denies Claims, Blasts Documentary
Spacey himself has responded to the documentary, calling it a “one-sided attack” and criticizing Channel 4, the network that aired it, for not giving him enough time to respond to the allegations. He claims he will not be “bullied” into defending himself against “anonymized and non-specific” claims.
Will “Spacey Unmasked” Spark a New #MeToo reckoning?
Only time will tell what impact “Spacey Unmasked” will have on Spacey’s career and legacy. However, the detailed allegations presented in the documentary are sure to reignite the conversation about sexual misconduct in Hollywood.
