Guy Pearce Alleges Kevin Spacey Targeted Him During 'L.A. Confidential' Filming
Actor Guy Pearce reveals he felt targeted by Kevin Spacey during the filming of 'L.A. Confidential', recounting his struggle to address the past.
Spacey has spent the better part of the last decade fighting off allegations of sexual harassment and assault, all of which he has denied.
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However, Pearce emphasized that his experience was minor compared to what other alleged victims endured.
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Pearce got emotional when recalling the first time he heard reports of allegations made by fellow actor Anthony Rapp against Spacey in 2017.
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Spacey was first accused in 2017, when actor Anthony Rapp came forward with allegations that Spacey came on to him when he was 14, though Spacey was later found not liable in the resulting court case.
Guy Pearce Says Kevin Spacey ‘Targeted’ Him While Filming L.A. Confidential
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For Pearce, the incident would later resurface in an "incredible wake-up call" post allegations against Spacey during the #MeToo movement in the late 2010s.
Actor Guy Pearce says Kevin Spacey encounters 'got ugly' on set: 'He targeted me'
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Pearce sought to minimise his distress compared with that of others who allegedly had more troubling experiences, saying: "Even though I probably was a victim to a degree, I was certainly not a victim by any means to the extent that other people have been to sexual predators."
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Summary
In a recent podcast, Guy Pearce discussed his experience with Kevin Spacey during the filming of 'L.A. Confidential', stating he felt targeted and scared by Spacey's aggressive behavior. Pearce described how he initially brushed off Spacey's actions and later broke down when hearing allegations against Spacey during the #MeToo movement. He clarified that he does not consider himself a victim to the same extent as others, despite feeling uncomfortable. Spacey has faced numerous sexual misconduct allegations, which he has denied, and has been acquitted in multiple legal cases.
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