So it might not be true, but it seems exactly like the kind of couple that would work for a short time: Colin Farrell and Kiera Knightley. And I shall name them Colera (pronounced “Cholera”). Colin Farrell recently broke up with girlfriend Emma Forrest. Keira Knightley dated Rupert Friend, her Pride and Prejudice co-star, for several years. It’s up in the air as to whether Keira and Rupert are still dating – I really thought they had broken up several months ago, but this report has them still together, though things are “tough”. Keira and Colin are both sort of single and willing, so why not? Colera it is!

Keira Knightley has been playing agony aunt to heartbroken actor Colin Farrell.

Keira, who is to star opposite Colin in forthcoming film ‘London Boulevard’, has recently been consoling Colin following his split from novelist Emma Forrest.

Former hellraiser Colin, 32, is said to be distraught after he was dumped by Emma following a year-long relationship and has turned to Keira, who he had been in touch with regarding their roles.

A source said: “Keira thought it would be helpful to speak to Colin about their parts but she has been trying to support him through girlfriend troubles.

“She says it has helped her understand the man she is going to play opposite and is delighted to have connected with him so well.”

Keira, 23, is going through a tough time herself because she has hardly seen her boyfriend, actor Rupert Friend.

The source added to Britain’s Daily Express newspaper: “Keira can’t wait to start shooting as she has put in so much preparation for the part. She has felt lonely without much time with Rupert over the past few months as he has been busy promoting his new film ‘Young Victoria’ and – like Colin – can’t wait to absorb herself in the project.”

‘London Boulevard’, which loosely follows the plot of 1950 film ‘Sunset Boulevard’, will see Colin playing an ex-convict who falls in love with Keira’s reclusive actress character.

Shooting on the film starts next month.

[From Live News]

It’s perfectly possible that Keira and Colin are just hanging out, preparing for their roles. That is, until Keira gets pregnant. Just kidding!

In other Colin Farrell-related news, Heath Ledger’s final film has failed to get an American distribution deal. The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus, directed by Terry Gilliam, was only a third of the way complete when Heath died, and Colin Farrell was one of three actors who took over the role. The other two actors were Jude Law and Johnny Depp. Even with that kind of star power, the film will most likely go straight to DVD unless something drastic happens.

Here’s Keira leaving the premiere of the film ‘Cheri’ In Berlin on February 10th. Images thanks to Fame.com.