Matthias Schoenaerts,’The Old Guard’ Star,sentenced to Prison in Belgium
Brussels,Belgium – Matthias Schoenaerts,a prominent actor known for roles in films like The Old Guard and Operation Red Sparrow,has been sentenced to six months in prison by a Belgian court.The sentence stems from multiple driving offenses, including driving without a license and under the influence of alcohol.
Schoenaerts, 46, was also ordered to pay a fine of 4,000 euros and is prohibited from driving for one year. The legal issues began in September 2021 with an arrest for driving, followed by a second arrest in November of the same year for driving under the influence. Authorities noted Schoenaerts failed to complete a required driving test following the initial incident. The recent sentencing specifically relates to incidents in 2024 involving operating a motorcycle without a valid license.
The actor has appeared in a range of critically acclaimed films, including:
* Metal and bone
* Operation Red Sparrow
* French Suite
* The Old Guard 1 and 2
* In the King’s Gardens
* The Danish Girl
* Mustang: The Rehabilitation
Belgian authorities have cited Schoenaerts as a critically important road safety risk, leading to the severity of the punishment. The sentence underscores the country’s strict enforcement of driving laws and the consequences for repeat offenses.
