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Colin Farrell admits he ‘miscalculated’ Barry Keoghan when they first met

The pair starred in The Killing Of A Sacred Deer together

Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for US-Ireland Alliance

Colin Farrell has admitted that he ‘miscalculated’ Barry Keoghan when they first met.

The 42-year-old starred alongside the 25-year-old in The Killing Of A Scared Deer, and Colin has explained that Barry “seemed young” when they first came face to face.

However, the Irish actor has since admitted that he was wrong, as Barry is wise beyond his year.

He told The Guardian: “My first impression of him was that he was a pure burst of Irish energy. He seemed young – but that was a miscalculation on my part.”

Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for US-Ireland Alliance

“Before too long I got to know a little more about him and rather than younger than his years, he’s older, wiser, more experienced than them.”

“He’s stepped between the pillars of tragic loss way more often than most twice his age and he’s done so with his head unbowed.”

Colin is referring to the fact that Barry’s mother died of a heroin overdose when he was just a child, and after spending time in various foster homes, he was taken in and raised by his maternal grandmother.

He continued: “I love Barry. I think all the experiences he’s had in life would bury most of us. Certainly, I believe such struggle would place me in anger and destructiveness that is counter to what I’ve seen in him. He’s about creating.

“Just look up his CV and see who he’s worked with already, and the depth and mystery he’s brought to each role. He’s focused, driven and grateful, all alongside the natural talent he has.”

 

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