Kevin Spacey Brings Shakespeare To The World





Kevin Spacey is known for his work in film, for example, his Oscar-winning roles in "American Beauty" and "The Usual Suspects," and for the Netflix TV series "House of Cards."

But he also has a deep-seated love of theater. Spacey has served as the artistic director of British theater company Bristol Old Vic for the past decade.

A new documentary, " Now: In the Wings on a World Stage " highlights that love. The film is showing in theaters and is available on cable, on demand, beginning today.

"Now" follows the Bridge Company, which Kevin Spacey formed with Sam Mendes, director of "American Beauty," and Joseph Melillo, executive director of the Brooklyn Academy of Music, as they tour the world with their production of Shakespeare's "Richard III."

Spacey speaks to s Robin Young about what it was like to perform the title role, and the similarities between Richard III and Frank Underwood, the character he plays in "House of Cards," which is also based on "Richard III." Guest

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