Kevin Spacey to make TV return for the first time since House of Cards axing
Kevin Spacey is returning to television for the first time since he was fired from Netflix's House of Cards in 2017 over allegations of sexual misconduct.
The actor, 66, who was aquitted of sexual assault in 2023, has landed a role in a low-budget Italian comedy series playing himself.
The series is titled Minimarket, and follows shop worker Manlio Viganò (Filippo Laganà) who dreams of becoming an actor.
Kevin Spacey is returning to television in a new show, Minimarket. RAI
Spacey appears as his imaginary friend, offering advice and guidance. The 10-episode series will be on streaming service RAI's RaiPlay from 26th December.
The news comes following a number of personal challenges for Spacey.
The once-successful star of hits such as American Beauty, House of Cards and The Usual Suspects recently described his current financial situation as "not great".
He then went on to say he had been living out of Airbnbs and hotels after his home of 12 years in Baltimore was foreclosed last year.
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The 10-episode series will be on RAI's RaiPlay from 26th December. Getty Images for amfAR
However, days later he was forced to deny claims he was "homeless".
"I don't usually make it my business to correct media, if I did I wouldn't have time for much else," the star joked in a video uploaded to Instagram.
"But in light of the recent articles claiming I'm 'homeless', I feel the need to respond."
The actor said he wanted to squash the rumour, thanking the "thousands" of people who had reached out to offer him accommodation post-interview.
"To all of you let me just say that I am truly touched by your generosity," Spacey concluded.
Spacey recently responded to clams he was homeless. KevinSpacey/X
The actor has previously spoken passionately about his cancellation in Hollywood, using various opportunities to slam his blacklisting.
His career imploded when he was accused in 2017 of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old boy in 1986.
He denied the allegation and fought the case in civil court, where he was cleared in 2022.
In 2023, a London jury acquitted Spacey of separate charges involving four men after a high-profile trial at Southwark Crown Court.
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