Jonathan Rhys Meyers in rehab

The British actor is to be treated for alcoholism.

Meyer's representative, Meredith O'Sullivan, said: "After a non-stop
succession of filming, Jonathan Rhys Meyers has entered an alcohol-treatment
programme.
"He felt a break was needed to maintain his recovery."

The 29-year-old is currently starring as British monarch King Henry VIII in
Showtime's TV costume drama 'The Tudors'.
He recently began filming 'August Rush' which co-stars Keri Russell,
Terrence Howard and Robin Williams.
His representative added: "Jonathan plans to resume his schedule following
completion."

The Dublin-born actor was arrested in January 2005 alongside then-girlfriend Reena Hammer under suspicion of assault and possession of cannabis. Charges against Rhys Meyers were later dropped. He referred to the incident as a "screaming match", which neighbours misheard as a physical fight reports Contact Music