“Spacey Unmasked”
Documentary shows the rise and fall of Kevin Spacey
Kevin Spacey during his trial in New York in 2022.
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“Spacey Unmasked” shows the steep rise and fall of Kevin Spacey. The documentary will soon be coming to Germany.
“Spacey Unmasked” will be launching soon in the UK. The documentary about the disgraced Kevin Spacey (64) can be seen on Channel 4 on May 6th and 7th, 2024. How The industry magazine “Variety” reports that Warner Bros. Discovery has secured worldwide rights for the two-parter.
The documentary promises a “forensic look at a man who was once one of the most admired and respected actors in the world.” With “never-before-seen interviews and archive material,” it shows the actor’s life “from childhood to early success on Broadway and the subsequent meteoric rise to stardom.” Of course, “Spacey Unmasked” also addresses his “spectacular fall amid allegations of inappropriate sexual behavior.”
“Spacey Unmasked”: This is what the trailer reveals about the documentary
The first trailer for the documentary series begins with Kevin Spacey at the first high point of his career: winning an Oscar for his supporting role in “The Usual Suspects” (1995). Four years later, he received an Academy Award for his leading role in “American Beauty.” Then flashlights from Spacey’s early years on stage follow.
An empty chair in the teaser then suggests that in “Spacey Unmasked” men will have their say about their experiences with the actor. According to the announcement text, they are speaking in front of the camera for the first time.
Documentary commissioned before acquittals
“Spacey Unmasked” was commissioned in summer 2022. At that time, Kevin Spacey had not yet been cleared of sexual abuse allegations. In October 2022, a jury in New York found the American not guilty. Actor Anthony Rapp (52) accused Spacey of sexually harassing him when he was just 14 years old.
In July 2023, the decision on charges was made in Spacey’s then adopted home of England. Four men had accused him of inappropriately touching them or forcing them to have sexual intercourse between 2001 and 2013 in Great Britain. The actor denied the allegations and pleaded not guilty to all charges. The court acquitted him on all counts. The men who speak in “Spacey Unmasked” have nothing to do with the trials.
As part of the deal, Warner Bros. Discovery will also bring “Spacey Unmasked” to Germany. It will be broadcast on the streaming platform “Discovery+”.
Kevin Spacey responded sarcastically to Warner’s announcement. “I’m honored to star in my first film with Warner Brothers in many years. I hope the Academy recognizes the great performances of the lesser-known actors,” he said via a spokesperson via Variety .