Kevin Spacey to make Shakespeare debut

Actor Kevin Spacey is to make his UK Shakespearian debut in the autumn.

The Hollywood star, who is the artistic director of London's Old Vic will play Richard II at the London theatre. Oscar winner Spacey's first role acting was playing the messenger in Henry VI on the New York stage in 1981. Richard II will kick off the theatre's second season with Spacey at the helm, after initial productions which have been met with mixed reviews.