Barry Keoghan shares a humorous anecdote from his teenage years when he was banned from a Dublin cinema for sneaking in to watch movies for free. He also discusses his admiration for Irish film crews and reflects on his experiences in the Irish film industry.
Barry Keoghan's Mischievous Teenage Years
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Barry Keoghan, the talented Dublin actor, recently shared a humorous anecdote from his teenage years during an appearance on the popular talk show Hot Ones. While tackling spicy challenges, Keoghan revealed how he was banned from Cineworld on Parnell Street in Dublin city center for attempting to sneak in and watch movies for free when he was just 14 years old.
When asked about the reason behind his ban, Keoghan cheekily replied, 'For being a brat, basically. Running in and watching movies, honestly.' Reflecting on the incident, Keoghan added, 'Trying to stop a kid from watching movies, you never know, you could have a future Oscar nominee there, and then you took him away from films. I was young and trying to get in, and the cinema was such a romantic place to me at that age.'
Barry Keoghan's Reflection on the Irish Film Industry
During his interview on Hot Ones, Keoghan expressed his admiration for the work of Irish film crews and referred to The Banshees of Inisherin as a 'piece of history.' He praised the director, Martin McDonagh, particularly for Banshees, which marked McDonagh's first movie filmed in Ireland. Keoghan humorously remarked, 'Ireland doesn't look like that everywhere, by the way. That's a special part of Ireland. That looked fake. Even I was looking around going, 'where the feck are the leprachuns'.'
When discussing the differences between working with Irish film crews and American ones, Keoghan jokingly stated, 'We don't finish our sentences,' before adding, 'Nah, the Irish crew are brilliant. Everyone knows each other, everyone's a cousin of one another. It's quite intimate.'
Barry Keoghan's Scenes in Films
Keoghan humorously remarked that his scenes are rarely cut from films, stating, 'I'm going to sound cocky, but they don't usually cut my scenes. They keep them in there and they wish that they had more.' However, he did mention that director Martin McDonagh removed one scene he appeared in for the film Banshees. Keoghan expressed his trust in McDonagh's artistic decisions and acknowledged the scene's intense nature, stating it wasn't necessary for the story.
Barry Keoghan's Love for Boxing and Break from the Ring
The conversation veered towards Irish boxing and its success, with Keoghan attributing it to the culture and the fighting spirit shaped by the country's history. As an avid boxer himself, Keoghan mentioned that he is currently taking a break to focus on his well-being and indulge in his hobby before returning to the ring.
Barry Keoghan's Rise in the Film Industry
Barry Keoghan's rise in the film industry has been noteworthy, with recent nominations for prestigious awards such as the Golden Globe and BAFTA for his outstanding work in Saltburn. Additionally, his upcoming series, Masters of the Air, alongside Austin Butler, has been generating excitement with premieres and press events.
While Keoghan continues to make a mark on the international stage, he remains rooted in his Dublin upbringing, reminiscing about his mischievous teenage years and expressing gratitude for the opportunities and experiences he has encountered in the Irish film industry.