Spacey Clarifies Comments About Old Vic Reality Television Series

Kevin Spacey has spoken out to clarify that he is not considering a reality television show to be filmed at The Old Vic Theatre. The confusion comes immediately following an interview where the actor hinted at a similar idea.

It was reported by thelondonpaper on June 19th that Spacey was fielding offers to film a reality television show at his Old Vic Theatre. "Generally they want to come into the ­rehearsal room and film ad nauseam, but the ­rehearsal room is sacred - actors need to try things and feel they can fail," Spacey said. He adds, "The notion you can get actors of name and ­reputation to ­allow cameras in is very difficult."

Nevertheless, the Academy and Tony Award Winner added, "discussions are still on-going, ideas are being thrown around. I think there are ways to be able to do it."

Now comes word that there might have been some confusion with the original article. Spacey took to his official Twitter, "KevinSpacey: For those asking, it is not true I am considering a contest reality TV show about the Old Vic."

In the earlier intertview, Spacey took offense to the recent Oliver! casting show, I'd Do Anything, on the BBC. The noted actor says "It's in the charter, the BBC are not allowed to be an advertising vehicle! And I don't care how you slice it, that's what that show is. If that show was on ITV, I wouldn't have said a thing."

Kevin Spacey is currently represented on Broadway as a Producer of THE NORMAN CONQUESTS, a transfer from The Old Vic Theatre.

Alan Ayckbourn's comedy trilogy THE NORMAN CONQUESTS, is directed by Matthew Warchus, and opened on April 23, 2009 at Circle in the Square Theatre (235 West 50th Street).

The production, which received rave reviews from critics, is nominated for seven Tony Awards, including Revival of a Play, Featured Actor in a Play (Stephen Mangan, Jessica Hynes), Featured Actress in a Play (Jessica Hynes, Amanda Root), Director of a Play (Matthew Warchus) and Set Design of a Play (Rob Howell).

The production, the best reviewed play of the year, has won three Outer Critics Circle Awards, including Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Director of a Play (Matthew Warchus) and Outstanding Ensemble Performance; three Drama Desk Awards for Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Director of a Play (Matthew Warchus) and Outstanding Ensemble Performance; a New York Drama Critics Circle special citation to director Matthew Warchus and the cast and a Theater World Award for the cast, all of whom are making their Broadway debuts.

THE NORMAN CONQUESTS features Amelia Bullmore (Ruth), Jessica Hynes (Annie), Stephen Mangan (Norman), Ben Miles (Tom), Paul Ritter (Reg) and Amanda Root (Sarah). The production plays a limited run through July 25.

For more information visit NormanConquestsOnBroadway.com.