Actor Kevin Spacey is plotting his return to acting in films. 

According to news reports, The film is being directed by Italian actor Franco Nero, who will also star in the film.

"I'm very happy Kevin agreed to participate in my film," Nero told ABC. "I consider him a great actor, and I can't wait to start the movie."

Spacey is not yet listed on IMDB's page for the film, set to film in Italy.  The Oscar winner will be taking on the role of a detective investigating a wrongly accused paedophile.

Producer Louis Nero has confirmed  that Spacey will make a cameo as a detective in the film, described as a "low-budge indie." He also confirmed that Vanessa Redgrave, who is married to Franco Nero, will have a small role in the film as a piano teacher, should she travel from England to Italy.

In recent years, Spacey has faced significant accusations and lawsuits alleging sexual misconduct, including at least 20 young men who claimed misconduct by Spacey at the famed Old Vic theatre in London between 1995 and 2013. The allegations resulted in Spacey leaving the hit Netflix series House of Cards.