Kevin Spacey Settles UK Civil Lawsuit with Three Accusers

Kevin Spacey Reaches Settlement in UK Civil Suit with Three Men

The actor avoids a 2026 trial by reaching a confidential agreement over allegations dating back to his tenure at London’s Old Vic theatre.

Sofia Chen

Mar 19, 2026, 9:47 AM PT · 1 min read

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THE RUNDOWN

Kevin Spacey settled a UK civil suit with three male accusers out of court.
The agreement cancels a trial that was scheduled to begin later in 2026.
Allegations involved incidents between 2000 and 2015 at London's Old Vic theatre.
The financial terms of the settlement remain strictly confidential.
Spacey was previously acquitted of all criminal charges in a 2023 trial.

Kevin Spacey is moving past his latest legal hurdle in the United Kingdom. The Oscar-winning actor has reached a confidential out-of-court settlement with three men who filed a civil lawsuit against him. By striking this deal, Spacey avoids a high-profile trial that was set to begin later in 2026, according to reports from AP News and the BBC.

The civil claims stemmed from allegations of sexual assault that reportedly took place between 2000 and 2015. These years cover Spacey’s influential run as the artistic director of the Old Vic theatre in London. Spacey has maintained his innocence throughout the proceedings. This settlement follows his 2023 victory in a criminal court, where a jury at Southwark Crown Court found him not guilty of nine sexual offense charges.

While the specific financial terms of the settlement have not been disclosed, the agreement effectively closes the book on these particular claims. Spacey has recently been appearing in independent projects like Control and Peter Five Eight after years of legal scrutiny. This resolution allows the actor to sidestep further public testimony as he continues his professional comeback efforts.