Who is Eoin Macken, who did he play in Merlin and what movies has he starred in?
We take a look at the life and career of this Irish actor
EOIN Macken has seen his star soar over recent years.
And after the success of BBC hit Merlin he's set for new adventures in Netflix sci-fi show Nightflyers. Here's more about the Irish actor.
Who is Eoin Macken?
Eoin, 35, was born on February 21, 1983, and is an Irish actor, film maker, author and model.
He has modelled for Abercrombie and Fitch, Ralph Lauren and GQ.
Before landing the role in Nightflyers, he was known for playing Sir Gwaine in BBC series Merlin from 2010 until 2012.
Eoin also starred in TV show The Night Shift as T. C. Callahan.
What movies has Eoin starred in?
As well as being a star of the small screen, the Irish star has also shone in the movies.
His top films are (in order of popularity):
The Forest - 2016
A woman goes into Japan's Suicide Forest to find her twin sister, and confronts supernatural terror.
The film also stars Natalie Dormer.
Resident Evil: The Final Chapter - 2016
The Hive in Raccoon City, where the Umbrella Corporation is gathering its forces for a final strike against the only remaining survivors of the apocalypse.
The film also stars Milla Jovovich.
Christian Blake - 2008
Dark violent, psychological thriller, about a sociopath's unrequited love with his best friend and the resulting tragedy re-awakened years later by a misguided journalist.
The film also stars Game of Thrones actor Brian Fortune.
Centurion - 2010
A splinter group of Roman soldiers fight for their lives behind enemy lines after their legion is devastated in a guerrilla attack.
The film also starred Michael Fassbender.
WHAT'S ON TV?
When can I watch Eoin in Nightflyers?
Nightflyers is based on the novella by George R. R. Martin, who also served as an executive producer on the show.
The first season consists of ten episodes and has already aired in America.
However, you'll be able to stream it in the UK on Netflix from February 1, 2019.
Eoin plays the lead character of Karl D’Branin, an astrophysicist and leader of the Nightflyer expedition.