Overview
- Taccone, speaking on Friday’s episode of The Daily Beast’s Obsessed podcast, said Spacey made him feel very uncomfortable during the May 20, 2006 Saturday Night Live episode.
- He added that he generally liked almost every host he worked with and singled out Steve Martin and Ben Stiller for praise.
- Taccone did not elaborate on what prompted the discomfort or describe any specific incident.
- Entertainment outlets said they requested comment from representatives for Spacey and Taccone, and Page Six and The Independent reported no immediate response from Spacey’s side.
- Coverage of the remark notes Spacey’s public history since 2017, including his removal from House of Cards, a 2022 jury finding him not liable in Anthony Rapp’s civil case, 2023 acquittals in London, and reported civil settlements last month.