Our industry needs him and misses him greatly, Neeson said.
Several prominent stars are leading the counter-backlash to theKevin Spaceybacklash.
In statements toThe Telegraph,Liam Neeson,Sharon Stone,F.
Liam Neeson, Kevin Spacey, and Sharon Stone.Jo Hale/WireImage; Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty; Steven Simione/WireImage
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Reps for Neeson, Stone, Abraham, and Fry did not immediately respond toEntertainment Weeklys request for comment.
Spaceys defenders noted that the actor has won two different lawsuits relating to his alleged victims accusations.
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Neeson said, I was deeply saddened to learn of these accusations against him.
Kevin is a good man and a man of character.
Hes sensitive, articulate and non-judgmental, with a terrific sense of humour.
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He is also one of our finest artists in the theatre and on camera.
Personally speaking, our industry needs him and misses him greatly.
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Stone said, I cant wait to see Kevin back at work.
He is a genius.
Abraham opined, I vouch for him unequivocally.
Unless Im missing something I think he has paid the price.
Cancel culture wont let him go, Schrader toldVariety.
I would not use Kevin if he had been convicted.
But he was not convicted.
Other celebrities also offered their thoughts on Spacey when the allegations against him were first publicized.
In 2017,Morrisseysaid, If youre in someones bedroom, you have to know where it could lead.
Thats why I dont find the whole thing very believable.It seems to me Spacey has been unnecessarily attacked.
I cant imagine what he is doing now, she said.
