For whatever reason, whenever we get new photos of Jonathan Rhys Meyers, I always try to publish them. First off, JRM rarely gets photographed these days – he can go months and months without stepping on a red carpet or getting pap’d in some candid setting. These photos of Jonathan are from Paris, where he and Natalia Vodianova made an appearance at a screening of their film, Belle du Seigneur, at the Champs Elysees Festival. JRM and Vodianova made this film… years ago. I’m trying to remember. It was back in 2010. And it’s just NOW doing the film festival circuit? Huh. That’s interesting.
Jonathan barely worked for several years while he seemingly dealt with some personal issues/demons that often involved controversies with alcohol abuse (or worse). But then JRM signed on for a network drama last year, and I think it will likely premiere… this fall, maybe? He’s Dracula in a slightly updated version of the story – you can see the IMDB page here. The trailer for the show was just released too:
They’re playing pretty fast and loose with the original Dracula story, but if you’re not a Dracula purist, I would imagine this show probably will be entertaining. It’s like some “genius” went to NBC and pitched it this way: “What if we had a show that was like Twilight + Downton Abbey?” And NBC just handed them a bag of money.
Photos courtesy of Fame/Flynet.
Does he dye his eyebrows and hair? The colour seems very dark. Perhaps it is for a role?
Rhys has always been a favorite actor of mine. I think I saw all the series of the Tudors. I may just watch this new Dracula.
Oh god, no. That man looks pure evil. Talk about serial killer eyes.
omg yes and I don’t even know where he is staring at. Is he going to kill me? the person next to me?
Or both of you?
All of us! Run, girls!
No Thanks!! I agree is either serial Killer eyes or high on 3 different drugs.. Yuck!
I don’t get “serial killer”. He looks deeply depressed and very sad to me.
Looks like he’s looking straight into the face of death. If he’s acting for the camera, he should get an Oscar. If he’s not, he should get a straightjacket and a rubber room.
I love JRM despite his Bradley Cooper serial killer eyes. He’s a wonderful actor. I’m a bit of a vampire lore purist in terms of Stoker’s Dracula, but this looks really cool. The tone of the series, judging by the trailer anyway, sort of reminds me of Anne Rice’s Vampire chronicles – and that is more than okay.
He really is an excellent actor. Did you see 6 Souls? He was so good in it, and it had a very cool premise.
I agree. I really hope this show works out for him and he can continue his career because he’s such a talented guy. It would be a shame if his personal issues got in the way of his work.
He was great in Velvet Goldmine.
Argh, I had the biggest crush on him back in the Velvet Goldmine days, but then he started looking all puffy faced and messed up. He actually looks healthy here, though he could use a better hairdo, like a nifty British rocker guy ‘do.
Omfg, that show looks GOOD. All sorts of hotness and Victorian-ish stuff that I love.
His eyes dont have that severe penetrating coked up stare anymore, thats good
Are we looking at the same pictures? Those eyes scare the crap out of me.
Seriously!!!! Maybe not as bugged out as before, but there is something sinister and sad going on there. I can’t imagine how creepy it would be talking to him when he’s in that state.
Lol, I think that was sarcasm. 🙂 All I’m seeing is this:
http://i2.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/218/632/vesuvia-cocaine.jpg
Probably yes, his eyes look authentically manic, nothing like Bradley Cooper’s
Still hot……but he looks like he’s on something. I hadn’t heard much about him since his supposed suicide attempt awhile back. I for one cannot wait for Dracula! I think he will be great in the role. He is so intense.
He looks empty.
But I am going to watch him as Dracula.
Yes that is exactly the word I was going to use. He looks “empty” behind the eyes, vacant. And it looks feckin scary.
I bet he makes a VERY convincing Dracula. I see no human kindness or joy behind those eyes. sad.
That’s what I was going to say. He looks like there’s nothing that’s going to keep him here…don’t know if that made sense. He looks sad.
Agree that the look is sad instead of scary.
He looks defeated. Which is sad.
God, he looks awful. I’m scared now.
Natalia Vodianova on the other hand looks utterly gorgeous, as per usual.
Wow…this is not his best photo. He’s not a bad looking dude at all and he is a pretty good actor but I am kind of worried about him after seeing these photos.
I loved The Tudors.
He looks awful in these pics :(. But, Dracula looks good, can’t wait to watch it!
Yes, but does he have an American accent in the trailer?
Sounded like it, which seems odd at it is set in London.
Now this guy would be a good Rasputin. I know he doesn’t have the build, but he sure has the crazy eyes.
Im living in Paris and have seen the previews for that film at the cinema a few times… it looks..eh
he’s on drugs, that’s what is up with his eyes.
He looks like he could use a nap.
““What if we had a show that was like Twilight + Downton Abbey?” And NBC just handed them a bag of money.”
Oh this was my chuckle of the day, thank you.
He doesn’t look 100% though, that’s for sure.
He’s to some crazy mountain eyes.
I guess rehab didn’t work, he looks high. Looking really bad, I am surprised his PR rep or whoever let him go on the red carpet like that.
I don’t really think he’s high. He’s always looked like this. If he were high he’d look a little bit happy.
Sad booze/coke face. I wish someone could help him address his sadness 🙁
Yes. Reminds me a bit of RDJ before he (thankfully) cleaned up once and for all.
Is he closetted? I get such a gay vibe of him. Maybe thats why hes so sad…..
I’d buy that, he has an androgynous quality to him. I always thought RDJ’s demons may have come from the same place.
Coke=dilated pupils(big)kind-of like these: http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/board/viewtopic.php?f=40&t=269743&start=30
so its not that but they aren’t exactly pinned either so…
Yeah, if you like the stoned serial killer/I’m raping you with my eyes kind of look.
love it yes but to me the eyes look more stabby than rapey
Malcolm Macdowell eyes for sure…..
He is still hot.
No snark from me. Addiction and depression are bitches. Hope he is coping.
He looks high, just like he does in most pics he takes. But he’s still cute.
I recently watched Bend It Like Beckham again (great movie btw) and he was just so young and gorgeous in that. Amazing what alcohol/drugs can do to someone. There’s definitely a light that’s missing from his eyes these days.
he is not bloaty anymore ,but that face looks like a mask,anyways always love this man
I think he is still hot. I can see how one would get bored just standing there so people can click away taking pics. It all must get old after awhile. I sure hope he has his issues with booze under control. That’s it!
I love him. He’s gorgeous and a talented and special actor. These aren’t the best photos. An article said he was running late to get there. The next day he took incredible photos at the beach during a film festival. People see what they want to see but he’s always had that haughty look for photos — even when he was 19
True, his flight got delayed. He basically stepped out of the plane and went directly to the screening, even though he was pretty late. I heard from someone who was there that he took some time to greet his fans +taking pictures and signing stuff, and that he was very friendly and warm to all of them.
Jeez! Those are some eyes!!! Yeah, he’s still hot.
Sadly he is one of my forever dongs…HAHAAHHA I love me some crazy eyes!
Sorry, based on these photos, booze has sucked all of the hotness out of him. His face is ruined. And his eyes are dead.
His casting almost killed my interest in this show, but I saw the trailer a while back, so I think I will still give it a shot.
It’s like some “genius” went to NBC and pitched it this way: “What if we had a show that was like Twilight + Downton Abbey?” And NBC just handed them a bag of money. HAHAHAHAHA!! I think this is probably a perfect summation of the pitch for this show!
He looks really sad.
Nope. Still petulant, looks meaner than hell and can’t smile. Next.
What the heck have THEY done to him??
I miss him working but here he looks like he’s medicated/on something.
I LOVE his work, this makes me sad.
He looks a grim sweaty mess, even his shoes look sad.
Yeah, those serial killer eyes are creeping me out. I miss his cute days of ‘Bend it like Beckham’ and ‘August Rush’. Hell, I’ll even take ‘The Tudors’. That being said, I still want to see Dracula!!! Can’t wait! 😀
Every time I see a photo of him he’s high on something and looks utterly wasted. Tragedy waiting to happen.
YIKES! he got beaten with an ugly stick.
Yeah I remember a blind item where he was the popular guess. It was said that he is so hopelessly addicted to hardcore drugs that it’s just a matter of time before he withers away completely.
He’s weird
He’s coked out of his mind.
It’s been said before …about his eyes…and I’ll say it too
He’s has COKED-OUT SERIAL KILLER EYES THAT STEAL YOUR VERY SOUL IF YOU STARE AT THEM TOO LONG!
No way are his eyes just “stealing” your soul. That guy will rip your soul out of your chest AND THEN HE WILL FEAST ON YOUR HEART! Minimum happening.
I can so relate to your posting – he scares the sweet bee-jee out of me.
He looks terrible and hasn’t looked good in a long while. However that Dracula show looks like good Gothic fun, so count me in there.
Those eyes! He’s all sweaty and drugged out-rehab stat!
He looks like hell. I’ve always found him creepy-looking actually. Even in Match Point where he was sort of attractive, he gave off that creepy/serial killer vibe. That was good casting call for him to play Henry VIII in The Tudors.
I’ve always thought he was hot… but not so much in these photos. I’m kind of sad for him.
I WILL however, watch Dracula. Just like I watch everything he appears in.
Is “hot” the issue? He looks physically better than he has in quite some time…maybe he’s off whatever he was on?
Yes, these photos aren’t doing him his true & due justice. It’s a shame, as I can plainly see the giveaway “alcoholic nose” developing on him from his years of abuse of such.
Nonetheless, I still very much have the hots for him. I just absolutely adore him & can so relate to him in many ways. And yes, I’ll definitely watch Dracula!
Period drama, vampires, JRM, I’m so there. The only thing looks like it’s missing is his Irish accent, bummer. I think he’s so hot.
A drugged-out hot mess. Period.
Wow, he’s starting to look like a budget Johnny Drama.
To me he is utterly gorgeous. These are not his best photos and I think it’s because this awful hairstyle. I mean, it’s not awful but high forehead needs to be covered up and it’s a basic rule.
He should admit that he is gay it’s so obvious and it’s eating him inside. It’s better for him and his mental health to just grow some balls and find himself a boyfriend. I’m not a homophobe, actually I’m very gay-friendly and I would like him no matter what.