In a surprising turn of events, Hollywood celebrities Sharon Stone and Liam Neeson are advocating for the return of Kevin Spacey to the acting scene after being cleared of sexual assault charges. The 64-year-old actor was fired from the Netflix series House of Cards in 2017 amidst allegations of inappropriate behavior.
Since the airing of Channel 4’s documentary “Spacey Unmasked,” which featured new testimonies about the actor’s alleged misconduct, Stone, Neeson, Stephen Fry, F. Murray Abraham, and Sir Trevor Nunn have all come forward in support of Spacey.
Stone expressed her excitement at the prospect of seeing Spacey back at work, praising his talent and character. Neeson also defended Spacey, calling him a good man of character. Abraham vouched for Spacey unequivocally, criticizing those who attacked the actor without accepting responsibility for their own actions.
Fry acknowledged Spacey’s past behavior as “clumsy” and “inappropriate” but argued that he should not be equated with individuals like Harvey Weinstein. Nunn, who directed Spacey at The Old Vic, believes it is time for the actor to be forgiven and resume his career after seven years of exile.
Channel 4, the network behind the documentary, stands by its film as an important platform for those who have been silenced. As the debate over Spacey’s return to Hollywood continues, it is clear that the industry is divided on whether the actor should be given a second chance.