Barry Keoghan on Online Abuse: 'It's Pushing Me Inside'

0:00On March 23rd, Oscar-nominated Irish actor Barry Keelgen has opened up about the toll of online abuse. He says the constant negativity, especially about his looks, has him avoiding public places and even questioning his future and acting. He quits social media last year to escape it, but the hate keeps pouring in. In a candid serious XM interview, Keelgen explained how it's pushing him to stay inside and skip events altogether. The problem has grown so intense that it's starting to affect his passion for performing, making him reluctant to step in front of cameras. This hits close to home for Keelgen, who worries about letting down his fans by pulling back. Even more heartbreaking, he thinks about his three-year-old son, Brando, one day coming across all that harsh online content. Keelgen stays busy with major roles despite the struggles. He's wrapping up work as Ringo Starr and director Sam Mendis' four-part Beatles films, starring alongside Paul Muscow, as Paul McCartney, Harris.

1:00Dickinson, as John Lennon, and Joseph Quinn, as George Harrison. He also appears in Netflix's upcoming Peaky Blinders movie. Keelgen's story sheds light on how digital backlash can deeply wound even top talents, prompting real changes in their lives and work.