‘Grow up’: Kevin Spacey responds to Guy Pearce’s accusation that actor ‘targeted’ him on L.A. Confidential

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Kevin Spacey has ripped into Guy Pearce’s recent claims that he was “targeted” by Spacey while they filmed the 1997 crime thriller L.A. Appearing on a recent episode of The Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter podcast, Pearce, 57, reflected on working with Spacey nearly 30 years ago, admitting that he “broke down and sobbed” over their previous on-set encounters. Opening up about how Spacey’s actions made him “uncomfortable” and “scared,” the Australian actor shared: “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.” Calling Spacey “charming and brilliant at what he does,” Pearce said: "He holds a room remarkably. “But that doesn’t make any sense that you would’ve just been leading me on, right?” Watch Apple TV+ free for 7 days New subscribers only.