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Kevin Spacey to Lead World War II Drama ‘Melodies in the Forest’

The casting signals a cautious European return for Spacey during ongoing civil litigation in London.

Overview

  • Industry reports say Spacey has been tapped for the lead in Melodies in the Forest, which Blue Eyes Film plans to shop at the Cannes film market.
  • Production is slated to start in October with filming in Italy and the Czech Republic.
  • Roberto Lippolis will direct from his own script, and the ensemble includes John Savage, Vincent Spano, Antonella Salvucci, and Andrea Bruschi.
  • Spacey is set to portray an elderly conductor haunted by a wartime past, with the story centered on themes of guilt and survival.
  • The project is one of his few since 2017 after acquittals in New York and London, and separate civil claims are scheduled at the High Court in October 2026.