Barry Keoghan

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I first saw Barry in Killing of a Sacred Deer and didn't think much about him except 'this is an unusual looking dude who plays creepy well'.

Then saw him in Banshees of Inisherin and thought he was brilliant. It was at that point that I was like 'he's really talented he's gonna be big'.

Then saw him in Topboy (running theme here is I'm a Barry stan).

And finally in Saltburn, which I adored. Him and the rest of the crew were brilliant.

I find it fascinating how he is SO polarising. I haven't seen anyone say 'meh, he's alright' it's either 'I'm obsessed with him' (me) or 'he's so ugly and repulses me'.

I personally think he's brilliant. Really talented, charismatic and raw.

What are your thoughts - good or bad - on Barry Keoghan?
 
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Fantastic actor,limitless potential, but I don't know if he's really a leading man.His unusual looks may limit him a bit in that respect.
Needs to keep his temper in check and keep his nose clean if he wants a lasting career.There are some dark rumours about him on Reddit.
 
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I've seen the rumours and hope they're not true. He comes across genuine and humble in interviews but can definitely see him liking a drink and getting rowdy.
 
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What are the rumours ?
There are rumours that he was physically violent with an ex. And a few about him being very 'do you know who I am'. Another one about him being kicked out of a hotel for bad behaviour...
 
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There are rumours that he was physically violent with an ex. And a few about him being very 'do you know who I am'. Another one about him being kicked out of a hotel for bad behaviour...
Oooh that’s interesting .. I can kind of see it..
 
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Oooh that’s interesting .. I can kind of see it..
He definitely seems like he could be cocky. Comes across as charismatic and confidence which is part of his appeal. Obviously not appealing in the slightest if he's been abusive. Please be untrue!
 
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I loved him in Banshees... Saltburn.

All I really care about is what they do with him as Joker and whether he has a bigger part in The Batman 2 or if they hold him back for the third film; his deleted scene was kinda interesting so I'd like to see where they take it.
 
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I find it amusing that people think Saltburn is his big break. Ummm. Nope.

Looking forward to watching him on the Apple thing from tomorrow night. I find him mesmerising. Sacred Deer was so hard to watch, it was one of those films where you knew it was all going to go wrong.
 
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He’s looking different - facially. Has he done something? I quite like that he has a “different” look. The camera loves him. I find him mesmerising on screen. Not sure about his past - heard conflicting accounts that he’s overplayed his time in foster care etc?
 
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He’s looking different - facially. Has he done something? I quite like that he has a “different” look. The camera loves him. I find him mesmerising on screen. Not sure about his past - heard conflicting accounts that he’s overplayed his time in foster care etc?
I heard that too. Maybe a case of exaggeration but no doubt he's had a hard time of it.

I've read speculation about him having botox and buccal fat removal. I hope he doesn't go down the route of getting loads of work done. It's nice to see someone who deviates from the 'norm' of airbrushed, conventionally beautiful faces.
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Is Saltburn worth a watch? Heard mixed things :/
You will either love it or hate it. There's no inbetween apparently! Definitely check it out and tell us what you think!

Has anyone watched him in the Irish show Love/Hate? It's meant to be good.
 
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I heard that too. Maybe a case of exaggeration but no doubt he's had a hard time of it.

I've read speculation about him having botox and buccal fat removal. I hope he doesn't go down the route of getting loads of work done. It's nice to see someone who deviates from the 'norm' of airbrushed, conventionally beautiful faces.
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You will either love it or hate it. There's no inbetween apparently! Definitely check it out and tell us what you think!

Has anyone watched him in the Irish show Love/Hate? It's meant to be good.
Ah the cat killer
 
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He's role was quite small in love/hate but controversial all the same. Poor kitty. In fairness he didn't have the best start. He did a show Living with Lucy we're she stay with him and his partner. They seemed very much together but I felt she was his support and had given up a lot to be that. I personally think he looks like a Dublin head.. I am from Dublin but you know what I mean. I enjoyed Saltburn but found it slow. I hope he does well he's a brilliant actor bur if that stuff his true he's a prick
 
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I heard that too. Maybe a case of exaggeration but no doubt he's had a hard time of it.

I've read speculation about him having botox and buccal fat removal. I hope he doesn't go down the route of getting loads of work done. It's nice to see someone who deviates from the 'norm' of airbrushed, conventionally beautiful faces.
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You will either love it or hate it. There's no inbetween apparently! Definitely check it out and tell us what you think!

Has anyone watched him in the Irish show Love/Hate? It's meant to be good.
I must be one of the few Irish people who never watched, it's still on Player so maybe eventually. BK must have been 15ish then
 
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I loved him in Banshees- thought he was excellent in it. Can’t say I love him, however I love how different he is which is quite refreshing.
 
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