Kevin Spacey to Star in New Film After Sexual Assault Trial

Simply weeks after it was revealed Kevin Spacey will face extra sexual assault expenses within the U.Okay. and he received a $40 million sexual battery lawsuit within the U.S., he has booked a job in an upcoming British indie thriller, Selection has realized solely.

The function, titled “Management” from Cupsogue Photos, will see the embattled actor play a voice function, just like Kiefer Sutherland’s in 2002 movie “Telephone Sales space.”

Written and directed by Gene Fallaize (“Superman Requiem”), “Management” tells the story of a British authorities minister, Stella Simmons, who has launched into a torrid affair with the Prime Minister. One night time, as Simmons heads dwelling in her self-driving automotive, she finds the automobile remotely hijacked by somebody who is aware of her secret and desires revenge. Quickly, the automotive is taken on a rampage by the streets of London with Simmons trapped inside.

Simmons is performed by Lauren Metcalfe (“Full Bodied”) whereas the Prime Minister shall be performed by Mark Hampton. Spacey performs the disembodied antagonist taking management of Simmons’ automotive. Capturing is about to happen early subsequent yr at Camberwell Studios and on location in London, whereas Spacey will wrap this week.

Final month Spacey received a $40 million civil trial in New York after a jury discovered he didn’t molest former co-star Anthony Rapp and was not accountable for battery. The disgraced actor faces an additional raft of authorized challenges, together with within the U.Okay. the place he’s set to face trial subsequent summer time after being charged with 5 counts of sexual assault. He pleaded not responsible to every of the costs. Earlier this month, the U.Okay.’s Crown Prosecution Service mentioned it was charging the actor with an additional seven sexual offenses, all associated to 1 complainant. Spacey has not but appeared in courtroom to enter a plea.

Regardless of the continued authorized battles, author and director Fallaize mentioned he wrote the script for “Management” with Spacey in thoughts. Fallaize says he “grew up” watching Spacey as a movie fan and mentioned whereas the controversy surrounding Spacey was “a consideration, I wouldn’t say it was a priority.”

“He’s one of many best actors of our technology,” Fallaize instructed Selection. “His private life apart — it’s one thing I can’t touch upon and haven’t any information of — it’s a chance to work with one of many appearing greats.”

Spacey has additionally been ordered to pay “Home of Playing cards” producer MRC $31 million in damages after the hit Netflix sequence was canceled following the abuse allegations towards him.

“Management” is produced by Adam Southwick (“Cain Hill”) and Emily Hasseldine (“Beneath”) for Cupsogue Photos in affiliation with CineNorth Studios. Fallaize additionally govt produces.