Academy Award nominee Barry Keoghan continues his remarkable trajectory in Hollywood with his latest starring role in BIRD, set to hit theaters November 8. The acclaimed actor, who earned an Oscar nomination for THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN and recently garnered critical praise for his transformative performance in SALTBURN, leads this new drama from Oscar-winning director Andrea Arnold.

In BIRD, Keoghan takes on the complex role of Bug, a single father in North Kent, starring alongside Franz Rogowski and promising newcomers Nykiya Adams and Jason Buda. The film will celebrate its Irish premiere at Dublin’s Light House Cinema on October 22, marking another significant project in Keoghan’s impressive filmography, which includes standout roles in DUNKIRK and ETERNALS.

The film adds to Keoghan’s growing repertoire of challenging, character-driven roles, following his pattern of working with prestigious directors. Arnold’s selection of Keoghan for this pivotal role further cements his status as one of the industry’s most sought-after talents.

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