Cannes, May 18 -- Kevin Spacey will be honoured with the Award for Excellence in Film and Television by the Better World Fund at a gala in Cannes.

As per the deadline, the award will be presented at the Fund's 10th Anniversary Gala Dinner on May 20.

The Better World Fund cited Spacey's "artistic brilliance" and "impact on cinema and the arts" as reasons for the honour.

Manuel Collas De La Roche, the President and Founder of the Better World Fund, praised Spacey's "extraordinary contributions to the art of cinema" and his "talent, depth, and commitment to storytelling," as quoted by Deadline.

There is speculation that Spacey may make an appearance on the red carpet during his time in Cannes.

The actor has been quiet about his plans, b...