Jonathan Rhys Meyers in rehab

24-04-2007 11:30

Jonathan Rhys Meyers has checked into rehab.The British actor - who played Scarlett Johansson's lover in Woody Allen's 'Match Point' - 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."