Kevin Spacey Compares Himself to Blacklisted Screenwriter Dalton Trumbo

Kevin Spacey‘s comparing his own plight to that legendary screenwriter, Dalton Trumbo … and, it sounds like he’s asking for some A-list assistance — just like Trumbo got.

The actor accepted a lifetime achievement award from the Better World Fund Gala in Cannes Tuesday … and, during his acceptance speech, he ruminated on the actions of film star Kirk Douglas.

Spacey reminds the audience that Douglas insisted upon Trumbo receiving a writing credit for 1960’s “Spartacus” … even though Trumbo was blacklisted by Hollywood for alleged Communist Party ties at the time.

Spacey also quoted his longtime friend Elton John during his speech … telling everyone he’s “still standing.”

While Spacey doesn’t come right out and say it, the message here is clear — he’s looking for someone to step up and get him back in big-time film projects, just like Douglas did for Trumbo.

As you know … KS was accused by numerous individuals of sexual misconduct — though he wasn’t found liable for anything in his New York civil trial in 2022, and a UK jury acquitted him on sexual assault charges in 2023.

However, Spacey’s had a hard time finding acting work in the aftermath of the accusations … and, he’s only worked on a few indie films despite his acquittal.

Big-time stars like Sharon Stone, Liam Neeson and Stephen Fry have all backed Kevin, publicly stating the industry is suffering without him … but, it sounds like he needs them to go a bit further and take a real stand.