London, Apr 15 : Irish actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers' role as Henry VIII in TV series `The Tudors' is coming to an end next year.

U. S. network bosses have picked up the show for its fourth and final season, and Showtime network executives have decided to air Meyers'' last scenes as the 16th century English monarch next spring, reports the Daily Express.

Washington, Apr 7 : Hollywood actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers, who has thrilled fans with his acting skills, is ready with a backup plan for his retirement - writing poetry.

The `The Tudor' actor has revealed that he writes terrific poetry, but is reluctant to show it to others.

According to reports, he wants to wait until his retirement before making his creative side public.