Michaela Zee Investigation Discovery has set the U.S. premiere date for “Spacey Unmasked,” as well as released a first look at the docuseries about Kevin Spacey. “Spacey Unmasked” will premiere Monday, May 13, at 9 p.m.
26.04.2024 - 16:51 / variety.com
Alex Ritman A documentary about Kevin Spacey that was first announced prior to him being acquitted of multiple sexual offenses in the U.K. last year is now complete, with Variety able to reveal details, a first-look trailer, release dates and a multi-territory deal — including for the U.S. — with Warner Bros.
Discovery. The two-part series “Spacey Unmasked,” first commissioned by Channel 4 in 2022 and now due to air on May 6 and 7 in the U.K., features interviews with multiple men, unconnected to the U.K. trial, speaking for the first time about their experiences with Spacey.
Airdates for the U.S. and other territories have not yet been confirmed. As per the description, “‘Spacey Unmasked’ is a forensic look at a man who was once one of the most admired and respected actors in the world.
Featuring never-seen-before interviews and archive, the series examines his life from childhood to early success on Broadway and subsequent meteoric rise to stardom. Kevin Spacey’s spectacular fall from grace came amid allegations of inappropriate sexual behavior.” It adds: “In 2023 Spacey was acquitted of sexual offenses against four men in a U.K. trial.
This two-part series will investigate Spacey’s conduct and talks to multiple men unconnected to that case about their experiences with Kevin Spacey, almost all of whom have never spoken before.” “Spacey Unmasked” is directed and produced by Katherine Haywood and executive produced by Dorothy Byrne and Mike Lerner. It was produced by Roast Beef Productions in association with All3 Media International. Roast Beef Productions is the Oscar-nominated production company behind films such as “The Square,” “Hell and Back Again,” “Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer” and “Who is Ghislaine Maxwell.”
.Michaela Zee Investigation Discovery has set the U.S. premiere date for “Spacey Unmasked,” as well as released a first look at the docuseries about Kevin Spacey. “Spacey Unmasked” will premiere Monday, May 13, at 9 p.m.
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Kevin Spacey has called on Channel 4 to air his “right to reply” interview with Dan Wootton, in response to their documentary Spacey Unmasked.Spacey Unmasked is a two-part show that aired on the channel on May 6 and 7, featuring “never-seen-before interviews and archive” footage that covered the actor’s life “from childhood to early success on Broadway and subsequent meteoric rise to stardom.”It also explored Spacey’s sexual allegations and subsequent acquittal. A description reads: “In 2023, Spacey was acquitted of sexual offences against four men in a UK trial.
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Kevin Spacey has addressed the release of an upcoming docuseries about him, which is due to be aired this week.The two-part show, Spacey Unmasked, is coming to Channel 4 on May 6 and 7, and set to feature “never-seen-before interviews and archive” footage (as per Variety).The docuseries will reportedly cover the American Beauty star’s life “from childhood to early success on Broadway and subsequent meteoric rise to stardom.”The show is also set to explore Spacey’s sexual allegations and subsequent acquittal. A description reads: “In 2023 Spacey was acquitted of sexual offences against four men in a UK trial.
Kevin Spacey on Thursday has vowed to respond to new allegations that are being put forth in the docuseries Spacey Unmasked, which will air in the UK on Channel 4 on May 6-7 and also in the U.S. via Max.
Alex Ritman Kevin Spacey has gone on the attack against an upcoming docuseries about him that is due to air next week. The two-part “Spacey Unmasked,” which Variety revealed would broadcast in the U.K.
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Kevin Spacey’s “spectacular fall from grace” is set to air on Channel 4 next month.Spacey Unmasked will feature never-before-seen interviews with multiple people who are not connected to the actor’s UK trial last year, speaking for the first time about their experiences with the actor.It will screen in the UK on May 6 and 7, and will air in the US at a later date on Max, and in several other territories through a distribution deal with Warner Bros. Discovery.Check out a trailer for the doc below:In July last year, Spacey was acquitted of all nine charges he was facing, including seven counts of sexual assault, one count of causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent, and one count of causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity.This documentary was first announced in 2022, prior to Spacey’s acquittal.An official description of Spacey Unmasked reads: “Spacey Unmasked is a forensic look at a man who was once one of the most admired and respected actors in the world.
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