Kevin Spacey responds to new accusations in unaired documentary: “Nothing illegal was done”

American actor Kevin Spacey has responded to new abuse allegations made against him in the yet-to-be-aired documentary Spacey Unmasked. He denies that there was any illegal behavior.

The two-part documentary will be broadcast by the British channel on May 6 and 7 Channel 4. Ten men accuse the 64-year-old actor of sexual violence. It would also involve new accusations. Spacey announced on Thursday via the social networking site X that he has asked the channel for seven days to respond to the accusations. Channel 4 has denied Spacey’s request, the actor said.

In an interview with independent journalist Dan Wootton, Spacey opposes the accusations. “Have I ever had a thing with another actor? Yes. Have I ever made an awkward attempt at someone who ultimately turned out not to be interested? Yes,” says Spacey. “That may not have been the best decision and it’s a decision I wouldn’t make again today. But it happened and it wasn’t illegal.”

Spacey also calls the documentary “one-sided.” “I will not sit back and be attacked by this documentary from a dying channel in a desperate attempt to gain ratings.”

Sexual abuse

In the wake of the MeToo movement, several victims had come forward in 2017 accusing the actor of sexual abuse. That led to an abrupt interruption of the two-time Oscar winner’s career. Spacey also had to leave the popular Netflix series ‘House of Cards’.

Spacey has always denied the allegations. Courts in New York and London acquitted him.