Kevin Spacey used a colorful Italian term to thank a film museum for having the courage to invite him after #MeToo-era allegations derailed his career.

A film museum in Italy's city of Turin says Kevin Spacey will receive a lifetime achievement award and teach a master class there early next year.

The second week of Kevin Spacey's federal trial starts Tuesday in a #MeToo-era case against the actor in New York — but no criminal charges are involved.