Kevin Spacey appeared in court accused of remote sex offenses against a new complainant.
The actor, 63, who appeared by videolink at Westminster Magistrates’ Court from the Middle East, spoke only to confirm his name, date of birth and London address during the brief hearing.
He gave no indication of motive after being accused of sexually assaulting an alleged male victim in alleged incidents between 2001 and 2004.
The latest seven charges against the Hollywood star include three counts of indecent assault, three counts of sexual assault and one count of inducing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent.
Bring the total number of charges Spacey faced to 12.
He was granted unconditional bail ahead of his next appearance at Southwark Crown Court on January 13, when he is due to appear in person.
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The actor appeared at the Old Bailey in July to deny five allegations relating to three men who are now in their 30s and 40s.
The five alleged crimes he has already denied took place in London and Gloucestershire between 2005 and 2013.
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At the time, Spacey was artistic director of the Old Vic theater in London.
At that hearing, he was granted unconditional bail before his trial on June 6 next year.
Spacey, a two-time Oscar winner, is best known for starring in American Beauty, The Usual Suspects and House of Cards.
He was artistic director of the Old Vic between 2004 and 2015.
