Overview

• Spacey received the Maximo Excellence Award at the inaugural Italian Global Series Festival in Riccione and praised Franco Nero for casting him when others would not.
• He said he forgives those who rushed to judgment before his exonerations but will not seek to collaborate with them in future projects.
• The actor told audiences he is “incredibly excited” about returning to work in a substantial way and has multiple new stories he wants to tell.
• This honor adds to earlier Italian accolades, including a Lifetime Achievement award in Taormina and a Better World Fund prize in Cannes.
• Despite his recent support, Spacey is now defending a new UK lawsuit filed by actor Ruari Cannon over allegations linked to a 2024 documentary.