Eternals actor Barry Keoghan “hospitalized and left with facial injuries after attack in Galway”

Barry Keoghan was reportedly hospitalized and suffered facial injuries after being assaulted in Galway, Ireland.

The Irish actor, 28, who is slated to star as Druig in the upcoming Marvel Eternals film, was reportedly found outside the G Hotel in the early hours of Sunday morning.

He was then taken by ambulance to Galway University Hospital to be treated there for his facial injuries before being released later.

Attacked: Barry Keoghan was reportedly hospitalized and left with facial injuries after being assaulted in Galway, Ireland

A spokesperson for Gardai (the state police force of the Republic of Ireland) told Irish newspaper Sunday World: “Gardaí witnessed an incident at a hotel in the Wellpark area of ​​Galway City on Sunday August 15th. 2021 after 3:30 a.m.

“An ambulance was also called and a man in his twenties was treated for non-life threatening injuries. Investigations are ongoing. No arrests were made. ‘

It is reported that Gardai was alerted to the attack when Barry, who was previously reportedly seen at the MP Walsh bar in Galway city center, was found walking past the hotel.

It is understood that the actor, who has appeared in films including Murder of a Sacred Deer and Dunkirk, has not filed a complaint for the attack.

Hospitalized: The Irish actor, 28, who is slated to star as Druig in the upcoming Marvel Eternals movie (pictured), was reportedly found outside Hotel G in the early hours of Sunday morning

MailOnline has reached out to Barry’s rep for comment.

The attack comes days after Barry shared his enthusiasm for the upcoming Eternals movie on social media, writing “Gwan the lads” next to a movie poster.

The Eternals was created by Jack Kirby in the 1970s, when he returned to Marvel after briefly working for his rival DC.

The Eternals are humanoid aliens from the planet Olympia and are genetically modified by the divine celestials.

They are sent to earth by the Celestials to fight against evil Deviants and defend humanity.

Injured: Barry was then taken by ambulance to Galway University Hospital to be treated for his facial injuries before being released later (pictured in 2018)

Shocking: It is reported that Gardai was alerted to the attack when Barry, who was previously reportedly seen at the MP Walsh bar in Galway city center, was found walking past the hotel

In May, the first trailer and poster for the Marvel Entertainment Eternals movie was shared.

The cast was seen in the gripping clip as the Eternals, a race of immortal beings with superhuman powers, approach a beach in their spaceship.

Star Angelina Jolie is seen several times with her long blonde hair, gold helmet and various outfits and her co-star Salma Hayek also makes an appearance as she explains in voiceover that her people have always cared for those on Earth but only now “interferes. ‘

New role: Attack comes days after Barry shared his excitement for upcoming Eternals movie on social media, writing “Gwan the lads” next to a movie poster

The plot is about the beings – who are often mistaken for gods in human mythology – who have secretly lived on Earth for thousands of years but come to prominence by fighting the evil Deviants.

This is Oscar-winning director Zhao’s first film since Best Picture and Best Director for Nomadland this year.

The cast includes Gemma Chan (Sersi), along with Jolie, Kumail Nanjiani, Brian Tyree Henry, Lauren Ridloff, Hayek, Lia McHugh and Don Lee, as well as Game of Thrones veterans Richard Madden and Kit Harington.

The film will be released in November 2021 after being delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Coming soon: The film will be released in November 2021 after being delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic