Saltburn's Barry Keoghan Survives Encounter with Flesh-Eating Disease
Barry Keoghan, the talented actor from Saltburn, narrowly escaped a potentially fatal flesh-eating disease, as revealed by director Martin McDonagh Despite the seriousness, Keoghan's resilient response was to brush it off, assuring everyone he would recover
Barry Keoghan, the actor, recently shared that he had a near-fatal encounter with necrotizing fasciitis, a condition that is fatal in one out of every five people who contract it. Keoghan disclosed to GQ that he contracted the disease just before filming The Banshees of Inisherin. Doctors informed him that he might have to amputate his arm, and he is convinced that he could have lost his life. Director Martin McDonagh remembered visiting Keoghan while he was recuperating.
McDonagh said, "I'm not sure if he was on a lot of meds, but he seemed to shrug it off. We were only about four days out from shooting, and his arm was puffed up. But he was like, 'Yeah, no, I'm going to be fine--I'll see you on Tuesday.' I went to the hospital thinking, Sh**--is he going to die? Let alone, is he going to make the movie. But I came out of there energized and looking forward to it."
McDonagh told Keoghan to remember this moment when he was nominated for an Oscar, and sure enough, Keoghan did earn an Academy Award nomination for Banshees.
Keoghan's most recent project is the thriller Saltburn, in which he stars alongside Jacob Elordi. Keoghan expressed his satisfaction with no longer being typecast as the "strange-looking guy" and instead taking on a leading role in the film.
"It feels good to no longer be pigeonholed as the odd-looking guy, the 'quirky' and 'weird' little man-child, or whatever else you want to call it," he shared. "It's refreshing to have people see me in a different light. I have to admit, it's quite nice."
Saltburn is streaming now on Prime Video. He'll be seen next in the World War II mini-series Masters of the Air. He played Joker in The Batman, but hasn't been asked to come back for the sequel.
Editor's P/S
As a Gen Z netizen, I am in awe of Barry Keoghan's resilience and determination in the face of such a life-threatening situation. His positive attitude and unwavering commitment to his craft are truly inspiring. It's amazing how he managed to brush off such a serious health condition and focus on his work. His story serves as a reminder that we should never take our health for granted and that with the right mindset, we can overcome any obstacle that comes our way.
Keoghan's journey from being typecast as the "strange-looking guy" to taking on leading roles is also commendable. It's great to see that he is finally getting the recognition he deserves for his talent and versatility. His success in Saltburn and his upcoming projects shows that he is capable of much more than just playing quirky characters. I am excited to see what the future holds for Barry Keoghan and look forward to his continued success in the entertainment industry.
