Kevin Spacey's controversial new thriller 'The Contract' premieres at Cairo Film Fest, but the disgraced actor is noticeably absent from the red carpet.
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Spacey portrays a character dubbed 'The Devil' in the Italian indie film, which industry insiders say could mark his comeback after being blacklisted from Hollywood.
The film's Cairo premiere comes after reports that Spacey was spotted on a secret trip to Egypt last month, sparking rumors he may use the festival as a launchpad for his Hollywood redemption arc.