Kevin Spacey (House of Cards, American Beauty) has settled with three men who accused him of sexual assault ahead of London civil trial, as reported by Deadline. The settlement stops the case from moving forward later this year.
The claims were brought by three men, one of whom Deadline identified as Ruari Cannon. Court records made public this week show that the proceedings were paused after both sides agreed to settlement terms. The details of the agreement were not disclosed.
According to Deadline’s reporting on the case, the men alleged that Spacey assaulted them at different times between 2000 and 2013. The civil trial was expected to take place at London’s High Court later in 2026, but the settlement means there will be no final judgment in this proceeding.
Deadline notes Spacey has denied the allegations. The court order did not include any admission of liability, and no public explanation of the settlement terms has been released. Judge Christina Lambert ordered that further proceedings be stayed under the terms of the confidential settlement agreement.
mxdwn has previously followed the developments surrounding these legal proceedings. Earlier coverage focused on additional sexual assault claims filed against Spacey in the London civil court, outlining how multiple accusers brought forward allegations tied to his time at the Old Vic theatre. That reporting highlighted the scope of the case and the number of claims moving through the UK legal system.
Additional coverage reported on the impact these allegations had on Spacey’s career, including his removal from House of Cards. That article detailed how his character was written out of the series, with Robin Wright taking over the lead role as the show shifted direction following the controversy.
The settlement resolves this specific case, but it comes amid a wider timeline of legal disputes and industry fallout. Spacey’s career has been affected by these ongoing cases, which have affected both his public image and his work in film and television.
As of now, no further statements have been released regarding the settlement. The case’s conclusion avoids a final court judgment, but it remains part of the broader lawful and cultural conversation surrounding accountability in the entertainment industry.