Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey has provided an unexpected blow to Russell Brand's film career - insisting he would never dream of working with the comedian.

Brand has carved himself a Hollywood movie career after years on the comedy circuit in his native Britain, making a name for himself with niche roles in Forgetting Sarah Marshall and St Trinians.

But American Beauty star Spacey is clearly not a fan of Brand's big screen endeavours, and would "never " allow the star to perform in one of his productions at London's Old Vic theatre.

He says, ""I would never ask Russell Brand because he's just a f**king personality. That's not acting. He's not an actor."