February 16, 2011
By Staff Reporter
Spacey’s appointment was announced by Elton John, the chairman of the Old Vic Theater Trust. Elton made the announcement before last week’s gala fundraiser, which starred a high-flyin’ Courtney Love (fresh from her arrest after a scuffle aboard a Virgin Atlantic flight). Spacey says that he’s looking forward to the challenge of revitalizing the cultural institution.
“I hope this new venture will help continue to strengthen the cultural bridge between our two countries,” said Spacey.
But take heart, Spacey fans! His new duties won’t keep him away from the land of the free and the home of the brave.
“In no way should this decision be viewed as abandonment of my own country,” he said. “I am a film actor as well and I intend to remain a film actor, as well as the head of a production company.”
Phew.