Colin Farrell didn’t score an Oscar nomination this year for “In Bruges” — but he did score a movie deal with an Oscar nominee. Variety reports that Farrell and Keira Knightley will be starring in the independent crime drama “London Boulevard.” The film marks the directorial debut of screenwriter William Monahan (”The Departed”), who is really the go-to guy when it comes to crime thrillers.

Based on Ken Bruen’s well-reviewed thriller, “London” will see Farrell playing the sort of part he’s best at — a South London criminal, fresh out of prison, who is trying to live the straight life. He gets a job as a handyman for a reclusive young actress. Naturally, he can’t quite escape his violent past, and of course it will threaten his new life and love affair — and he’ll respond to the thugs and criminals of his circle with a terrible form of revenge.

The film begins shooting in London this summer, leaving very little breathing room for either young actor. Fresh off his Golden Globe win, Farrell is set to begin shooting “The Way Back” with Peter Weir in March, and Knightley will soon be playing Zelda Fitzgerald in “The Beautiful and the Damned.” I have to say, I think they’ll make a gorgeous couple onscreen — and it will be a relief to see Knightley in something other than a corset.

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Colin Farrell is planning a permanent move to Los Angeles to spend more time with writer girlfriend Emma Forrest, according to reports.

The couple went public with the romance late last month after Farrell and Forrest were spotted holding hands at the Los Angeles premiere of German film The Edge of Heaven.

And now friends claim Farrell is planning to move in with the English novelist.

In Touch magazine reports Farrell was introduced to his new love on the set of In Bruges by director Martin McDonagh.

The couple has been dating since the beginning of the year, according to the publication.

Farrell has been romantically linked to many top stars and was briefly married to actress Amelia Warner. He has a four-year-old son with model Kim Bordenave.

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Colin Farrell was so embarrassed after crashing into a neighbour’s parked car, he left an apologetic note for its owner.

The Miami Vice star clipped the car while behind the wheel of his Ford Bronco and was so worried about the damage he caused, he offered to pay for it with his insurance.

In a handwritten note left for the auto’s owner, Farrell left his contact details and wrote: “Did a bad thing! Deepest apologies. Of course my insurance will cover it. Again, regrets.”

At least he didn’t pull a Britney, right?

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Colin Farrell has sparked rumors he has secretly married his girlfriend Muireann McDonnell - after he was spotted wearing a ring on his wedding finger.

The Phone Booth star has been dating the Irish student for a year and has now fuelled speculation that he has made the relationship official after he was recently photographed at Los Angeles’ LAX Airport sporting a wedding band.

A source tells British newspaper Metro, “He didn’t seem to be hiding the ring. Maybe he has finally found the girl he wants to settle down with.’”

Farrell was previously married to English actress Amelia Warner in 2001. The marriage last just four months. The 31-year-old star also has a four-year-old son, James, with ex-girlfriend Kim Bordenave.

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