Belgian actor Matthias Schoenaerts, known for his roles in films like 'Rust and Bone', 'The Old Guard', and soon to be seen in DC's 'Supergirl', has been sentenced to six months in prison. This news dey come from Belgian news agency Belga, wey report say na because of driving offenses wey happen for Belgium.
According to reports, Schoenaerts was sentenced in absentia because he no show face for court. The case dey relate to two times wey he ride motorbike without valid license for 2024. Dis happen even though dem ban am from driving since 2021 because of another offense.
Dem say Schoenaerts suppose to take remedial exams, but he no do am. On top of the jail time, dem fine am €4,000 and ban am from driving for another one year. Dis be serious matter for the actor, wey get plenty projects wey dey come.
Reports also dey suggest say dis no be the first time Schoenaerts dey get wahala with the law. Dem say he get 11 prior convictions before. Last week sef, dem arrest am for Pelt because dem say he refuse to take breathalyzer test. But dis conviction no dey relate to dat one.
E remain to be seen whether Schoenaerts go appeal the ruling. If he no appeal, he go have to serve the sentence, wey fit affect his career, especially as the 'Supergirl' movie dey come. We go dey follow the story closely to see how e go play out.
What Does Dis Mean for Schoenaerts' Career?
Dis conviction fit cause some wahala for Schoenaerts' career. The 'Supergirl' movie dey come, and if he dey jail, e go hard for am to promote the film. Producers and studios fit dey hesitant to work with am in the future because of his legal issues. But, if he appeal and win, e go be different story. We go see how things go turn out.
Key Takeaways:
- Matthias Schoenaerts sentenced to six months in prison for driving offenses.
- He was convicted in absentia after failing to appear in court.
- He also received a €4,000 fine and a one-year driving ban.
- He has 11 prior convictions.
- The conviction may impact his career, especially with the upcoming 'Supergirl' movie.