Gerard Butler has successfully completed a stint in rehab, a rep for the actor confirmed. The 42-year-old actor apparently sought help for his problems at the Betty Ford Center, according to TMZ.com.

Butler’s rep said in a statement that Gerard has completed a successful course of treatment and has returned home in good health. TMZ also earlier reported that the “300” star began treatment three weeks ago at the Betty Ford Center after realizing that he was having trouble managing pain and injuries that first occurred while filming the 2006 Spartan action movie. TMZ.com is reporting that Butler made the decision to enter the Betty Ford clinic three weeks ago when he decided he had become too reliant on pain medication. The actor was allegedly using prescription medication and cocaine, but TMZ noted that he was mainly seeking treatment for his pain management and physical injuries. The website also reported that Butler is expected to be leaving the clinic that day (February 24). In the statement to Access, the rep offered no further details on what the actor was being treated for.

Butler spoke previously about how difficult he found it to adjust when filming wrapped on the physically-grueling action film 300. He said that when he finished filming his whole routine changes and suddenly he does not have to do what he does anymore explaining that it is kind of weird. The actor also said that he feels a little lost adding that he does not have to hold himself the same way physically. According to him, he noticed in watching the video journals that even when he was performing, he was still walking around as the king and talking like him. He said that he does not do that anymore and he can slouch again. Butler said that there was definitely a period of adjustment and physical pain because he stopped training noting that it was the worst thing he could have done.

It had also been reported last year that there were plans to make a sequel to the film; with claims in December that Joel Egerton was in line to replace Butler in the role of King of Sparta. Then, late last year, Butler was involved in the surfing accident which is believed to have exacerbated the pain he was feeling even further. Butler had been shooting “Of Men and Mavericks” in California, a movie based on the life of US surfer Jay Moriarity, playing Ricky ‘Frosty’ Hesson, Moriarity’s mentor. He was getting ready to film action scenes when he was thrown off his surfboard and pummeled by breakers at least 12 feet high, then held underwater for two consecutive waves before being hit on the head by four or five more when he managed to swim to the surface. Speaking about the accident in January, Butler said that it was a pretty close call explaining that the waves just took him in and he could not get up. According to him, it was pretty hairy and it was maybe of the few minutes that reports were not exaggerated.

Butler’s next project, “Movie 43,” is slated to hit theaters in April, followed by “Playing the Field” in December.

Scottish hunk Gerard Butler has been getting his body in shape for his upcoming role in Of Men and Mavericks.  Gerard has made a name for himself for his acting skills in movies like 300, P.S. I Love You, Nim’s Island, The Ugly Truth and Law Abiding Citizen.  At the Los Angeles Confidential cover party presented by BING, Gerard Butler was asked on how he feels about being a Hollywood bad boy.  He answered that he does not think about it.

Perhaps that is because he does not have time to think about it. Gerard has been spending seriously long hours filming and because he is shooting a surf movie, most of that time is spent in the water.  He said that he is doing a surf movie so he is either surfing or scurfing or stand up paddling or filming.  According to him, he is filming at about 14 hours a day and it is only in this film that he learned of surfing.

Butler also participated in a shoot for Los Angeles Confidential magazine’s annual men issue and shared some of his experiences in the shoot.  According to him, the shoot was very simple saying that it was an afternoon and they had a lot of fun.  He said that he worked with Sam the photographer before and he is a great guy.  He also said that they shot in a great spot and it was a lot of fun making him happy with how it turned out.

Recently, it was announced that Butler would team up with Sam Worthington and Matthew McConaughey for #D action flick, Thunder Run.  The movie is an adaptation of the novel Thunder Run – The Armored Strike to Capture Baghdad by Pulitzer Prize – winning correspondent David Zuchinno.  The story recounts the capture of Baghdad by American forces at the start of the Iraq War in 2003.  The assault was referred to as ‘thunder run,’ which is name of the movie itself.

The producers are attempting to recreate the harrowing picture of the soldiers on the front lines and the realities of modern warfare.  Shooting will began next year so it does not look like Gerard will be getting a break anytime soon.  It has been a tough one for the actor since he starred in Machine Gun Preacher, which had a limited release on September 23 and where he got shot in the face.  Gerard revealed that he got shot twice in filming Machine Gun Preacher.  According to him, they were doing a big shootout when a pellet caught his eyebrow making him bleed so bad that they have to stop filming.  Ten minutes later on the next shoot, it happened again in exactly the same bloody place.

Butler also never seemed to be used to the celebrity factor of Hollywood.  He said that it is almost like being successful that makes certain people feel like they have the right to be completely invasive and aggressive in your life.  According to him, that what really bothers him since he cannot often go to Starbucks without literally having five different cameras pointing at him.  He said that he smile and wave but really he thinks he does not even want to do that anymore and he just want to go but at the end of the day he still love making movies.

Gerard Butler is a Scottish actor who was born on November 13, 1969 in Paisley Scotland, to Margaret and Edward, who is a bookie. Butler is the youngest among the three siblings and he is of Irish descent. Butler grew up in a strict Roman Catholic family. He worked for different kind of jobs before Butler became a professional actor and was included in the directorial stage production of Steven Berkoff entitled, Coriolarius, in year 2001. He then portrayed the role of Renton in the stage adaptation of Transpotting, which encouraged him to be an actor. He debuted in the film of Mrs. Brown in year 1997, where he portrayed the role of the younger brother of the role of Billy Connolly.

His film career continues to rise, appearing in supporting roles on the James Bond film of Tomorrow Never Die in year 1997. He then appeared in the 1998 film of The Tale of the Mummy. In year 2000, Butler was included in the casts of the film of Attila, which is said to be his breakthrough film. In year 2000, Butler portrayed the title role in the horror film of Dracula. He subsequently appeared in the 2002 film entitled, Reign of Fire, where he portrayed the role of Creedy. He then starred in the 2003 action film of Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life, where he played the role of Terry Sheridan together with the star of Angelina Jolie.

On the other hand, Butler portrayed the role of Andre Marek in the film adaptation of the book of Michael Crichton entitled, Timeline in year 2003. On the following year, Butler was included in the casts of the British drama film of Dear Frankie. In year 2005, he also appeared in The Game of Their Lives, where he portrayed the role of Frank Borghi. He also starred in the film entitled, Beowulf & Grendel. In year 2007, Butler portrayed the role of Spartan King Leonidas in the film called, 300, which was supported by the renowned Warner Bros.

On the same year, Butler starred in the Canadian thriller film of Butterfly on a Wheel, where he portrayed the role of Neil Randall. The film also includes the star of Pierce Brosnan and Maria Bello. He next appeared in the romantic comedy film of P.S. I Love You together with Hilary Swank. In year 2008, Butler appeared in the fantasy film of Nim’s Island as well in the crime movie of RocknRolla. On the following year, he starred in the action-comedy film of The Bounty Hunter, together with Jennifer Aniston.  On October 2010, Butler voiced for the character of Stoick the Vast in the animated film entitled, How to Train Your Dragon. In addition, Butler is set to appear in the upcoming films of Movie 43 and Machine Gun Preacher.

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