Actor Guy Pearce has shared his uneasy encounters with Kevin Spacey during the production of the 1997 film L.A. Confidential. In a recent conversation, Pearce disclosed that Spacey’s actions caused him to feel apprehensive and frightened on set.
Pearce characterized Spacey as “very charismatic and exceptionally talented,” yet also “quite a forceful individual.” For several months, he dismissed Spacey’s advances, thinking, “Oh, that’s nothing important.” Looking back on the situation, Pearce stated, “I was young and open to influence, and he clearly targeted me, there’s no doubt about it.
However, for five months, I followed your pattern of dismissing issues with a casual “That’s nothing,” despite feeling genuinely frightened of Kevin due to his aggressive nature. Despite his impressive charm, brilliance, and captivating presence, I was young and vulnerable, making it easy for him to single me out. There’s no doubt about it.
The actor mentioned that he felt secure only when co-star Simon Baker was around because Spacey would otherwise focus his attention on him. It wasn’t until 2017, when allegations against Spacey surfaced publicly, that Pearce truly understood the significance of his own encounters. He reminisced, “I was in London working and I heard [the news] and I broke down crying, and I couldn’t stop.
I’ve learned about Kevin through news reports, which felt almost official. While in London for work, I encountered the accusations against him, and they triggered an emotional response that left me in tears. It suddenly hit me the extent to which I had ignored or suppressed the situation. That moment was a powerful awakening.
On previous occasions, Pearce has mentioned Spacey’s inappropriate conduct. In a 2018 interview, he referred to Spacey as someone with “tendencies towards being too touchy,” without providing additional details. Now, Pearce stresses the significance of openness about such occurrences, saying, “I now strive to be more straightforward about it and name it as it is…
Since 2017, Kevin Spacey has been dealing with a series of accusations related to inappropriate sexual behavior. In 2022, he was declared not responsible in a civil lawsuit filed by actor Anthony Rapp, who claimed that Spacey had made unwanted sexual advances towards him when Rapp was only 14 years old. In 2023, following multiple charges of sexual assault in the UK, Spacey was found not guilty. Regardless of these legal decisions, Spacey’s professional standing and public image have suffered greatly as a result.
Currently, Spacey is still grappling with ongoing legal issues. More recently, actor Ruari Cannon brought forth sexual abuse charges against him at London’s High Court, claiming inappropriate actions during a theatrical event back in 2013. However, Spacey has consistently maintained his innocence regarding all accusations made against him.
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2025-02-19 00:14