Jonathan Rhys Meyers, star of Showtime's The Tudors, has entered a rehab facility, his rep tells PEOPLE exclusively.

"After a non-stop succession of filming, Jonathan Rhys Meyers has entered an alcohol-treatment program," rep Meredith O'Sullivan says. "He felt a break was needed to maintain his recovery."

The 29-year-old actor, who costarred with Scarlett Johansson in Woody Allen's Match Point last year, plays Henry VIII in The Tudors, which premiered on April 1, and recently finished filming the drama August Rush with Keri Russell, Terrence Howard and Robin Williams.

Meyers's rep adds: "Jonathan plans to resume his schedule following completion

Wow I had no idea that he had a drinking problem. Good luck to him!

Hmm. I could have sworn it was pills that he liked best.

whatever he is hot.if ewan cant find time to play kurt in the kurt and courtney flick maybe courtney could get him to play kurt although i still say in the kurt and courtney movie they should select kate and pete to play kurt and court.

aura is a highly addictive substance. but, i guess its more shameful than alcohol. nice cover-up, jrm.

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