Overview

• Spacey collected the inaugural Maximo Excellence award in Riccione, thanking director Franco Nero for casting him in The Man Who Drew God when others steered clear of his post-allegation comeback.
• During an on-stage interview at the festival, he said he forgives those who “rushed to judgment” but stated he will not collaborate with his doubters.
• The two-time Oscar winner expressed enthusiasm about returning to work “in a substantial way,” noting ongoing roles in independent films since his UK acquittal.
• He credited industry figures who stood by him through legal battles, highlighting recent honors including a Better World Fund award in Cannes and a lifetime achievement prize in Taormina.
• Spacey faces a new UK lawsuit filed by actor Ruari Cannon, who contributed to a 2024 documentary about him on Channel 4 and Investigation Discovery.