Kevin Spacey looks in good spirits at premiere of his new film Peter Five Eight as he resumes career after being acquitted of sexual assault charges
Kevin Spacey appeared in good spirits on Thursday as he attended the premiere of his new film Peter Five Eight in Philadelphia.
The 64-year-old actor resumed his film career months later he was acquitted of sexually assaulting four men.
The American Beauty star seemed happy to be back on the red carpet as he posed next to his co-star Jet Jandreau.
Spacey wore a black blazer and matching pants, a navy blue cardigan and a light blue shirt.
He also posed for photos with director Michael Zaiko Hall and Tom Ashley, CEO of distribution company Invincible Entertainment.
Kevin Spacey appeared in good spirits on Thursday as he attended the premiere of his new film Peter Five Eight in Philadelphia
The actor, 64, has resumed his film career months after he was acquitted of sexually assaulting four men
The American Beauty star seemed happy to be back on the red carpet as he posed next to his co-star Jet Jandreau
In Peter Five Eight, Spacey plays an assassin who infiltrates a small town at the behest of his shadowy boss to kill a real estate agent named Sam – an unhinged alcoholic with a very dark secret.
Peter Five Eight is Spacey’s second major film since the assault allegations against him, following The Man Who Drew God, which was released in November 2022.
DailyMail.com exclusively revealed in September 2023 that Spacey was plotting a Hollywood comeback.
He was dramatically acquitted of sexually assaulting four men on July 26 when the jury at London’s Southwark Crown Court found not guilty on all counts.
Spacey was accused of abusing his fame and power to carry out nine sexual attacks on four men during his tenure as artistic director of the Old Vic theatre. But he insisted the claims were “crazy” and accused the plaintiffs of “lying for money.”
On the steps of the courthouse after the verdicts were handed down, The Usual Suspects actor thanked the jury and his legal team, as well as his longtime manager and longtime friend Evan Lowenstein for supporting him.
He said: ‘I imagine many of you can understand that I have a lot to process after what just happened.
‘But I would like to say that I am extremely grateful to the jury for taking the time to carefully examine all the evidence and all the facts before reaching their decision.
Spacey wore a black blazer and matching pants, a navy blue cardigan and a light blue shirt.
He also posed for photos with director Michael Zaiko Hall and Tom Ashley, CEO of distribution company Invincible Entertainment.
DailyMail.com exclusively revealed in September 2023 that Spacey was plotting a Hollywood comeback
In Peter Five Eight, Spacey plays a hitman who infiltrates a small town at the behest of his shadowy boss to kill a real estate agent named Sam – an unhinged alcoholic with a very dark secret.
“I am humbled by today’s outcome. “I also want to thank the staff at this courthouse, security, my legal team and Evan Lowenstein for being here every day.”
The allegations not only destroyed what had been a glittering showbiz career but also had major financial implications, with the star ordered to pay £25.5 million to House of Cards producers after being fired from the hit show.
He was also ordered to pay at least £1million in defense costs and suffered the humiliation of being edited out of Sir Ridley Scott’s film All The Money In The World. Earlier in the trial, Spacey had told the jury, “I’ve lost everything.”
After the not guilty verdicts, Spacey put his hand on his chest, looked at the jury and said “thank you” twice before they left the room.