Jonathan Rhys Meyers at the New York premiere of Showtime's new dramatic series 'The Tudors', held at the Joseph Urban Theater in the Hearst Tower. New York City, USA - 28.03.07

The Mission: Impossible III hunk, 29, entered an unspecified facility in the US earlier this week, his representative Meredith O'Sullivan has confirmed to America's People magazine.

O'Sullivan says, "After a non-stop succession of filming Jonathan Rhys Meyers has entered an alcohol-treatment program. He felt a break was needed to maintain his recovery.

"Jonathan plans to resume his schedule following completion." Rhys Meyers has just finished filming August Rush opposite Terrence Howard and Robin Williams in New York City.

The Dublin-born actor was arrested in January 2005 alongside then-girlfriend Reena Hammer under suspicion of assault and possession of cannabis.

Charges against Rhys Meyers were later dropped. He referred to the incident as a "screaming match", which neighbours misheard as a physical fight.

Source: WENN