Jonathan Rhys Meyers won over fans during an appearance on The Late Late Show, where he raved about Irish acting talent making its mark on the world stage.
The Cork actor rose to fame in films such as Michael Collins and Bend It Like Beckham, and the TV series The Tudors, and while he has continued to act, he’s taken a large step back from the limelight amid personal struggles.
While chatting to Patrick Kielty on Friday, he spoke of being in awe of emerging Irish acting talent, prompting viewers to demand to see him back on our screens.

‘I admire how good they are, God, I learn from them, I’m always in the learning…