Rhys Meyers’ ‘Dracula’ salary held due to substance problem

The 36-year-old Irish actor,who has long struggled with substance abuse issues,was reportedly considered a possible

liability to the network,based on his history of alcohol-related incidents during the production of ‘The Tudors’.

According to sources,NBC withheld a “substantial” part of Meyers’ salary,which is estimated to be USD 100,000 per episode.

He received “per diem payments and other small dispensations,but the lump sum of his salary was contingent on him completing the season.”