Even though Kevin Spacey has spent most of the past few years in London, managing the Old Vic theater, he's contractually obligated to make at least one more movie-- the Superman Returns sequel that is seemingly constantly on the brink of being made. If a recent article about Spacey in London's Independent newspaper is to be believed, he may be leaving London for a L.A. soundstage sooner than anyone expected.

Soon after quoting Spacey on his lack of love for movies these days, the article says "That may not go down so well with the producers of the follow-up to Superman Returns, who will be paying him big bucks to reprise his role as Lex Luthor next year. " Next year? When we don't even know if Bryan Singer will be able to get the thing made? It's entirely possible the Independent has their facts, wrong-- they're a London newspaper, after all, not a trade publication--but maybe Spacey slipped them some info the rest of us haven't heard about yet. If this tidbit gets reported enough there may have to be some official statements either confirming or denying; until then, it'll just be a fun rumor to debate.

Thanks to Latino Review for bringing the article to our attention.