Spacey vows to put theatre first

Hollywood star Kevin Spacey has vowed to put his theatre career before any big screen roles - and will appear on stage in January.

The 'American Beauty' actor, who is artistic director at London's Old Vic theatre, disappointed fans last year when he pulled out of performance over a prior commitment to filming 'Superman Returns'.

But he insists the switch is not something he plans to repeat when he stars as Booby Gould in a revival of David Mamet's 'Speed-The-Plow'.

"I will never take time out from a production again," he said. "My single and total focus is on the Old Vic."