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Kevin Spacey Returns to Acting in 'Minimarket' Role

12/19/2025

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Summary

Spacey's Comeback Role

Kevin Spacey (American actor) will star in Minimarket, premiering December 26, 2025 on RAI's streaming service.
It is his first role since departing House of Cards in 2017 amid sexual assault allegations.
In Minimarket, Spacey plays a fictional version of himself as a mentor to a young man, blending humor and drama.
Spacey was acquitted of sexual assault charges in 2023 while facing ongoing civil claims.

History

Historical Context

Kevin Spacey's acquittal of sexual assault charges in 2023 follows a series of allegations that began in 2017, when actor Anthony Rapp accused him of misconduct dating back to 1986. The #MeToo movement, which gained momentum during this period, led to significant changes in Hollywood, including the termination of Spacey's projects and increased scrutiny of sexual misconduct, reshaping industry standards for accountability.

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Spacey's Comeback Role

Kevin Spacey (American actor) will star in Minimarket, premiering December 26, 2025 on RAI's streaming service.
It is his first role since departing House of Cards in 2017 amid sexual assault allegations.
In Minimarket, Spacey plays a fictional version of himself as a mentor to a young man, blending humor and drama.
Spacey was acquitted of sexual assault charges in 2023 while facing ongoing civil claims.

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