Hollywood actor Shia LaBeouf, known for his roles in the films “Transformers” and “Holes,” admitted in court documents that he drinks alcohol daily. The information was published on August 19 by TMZ.
The incident that led to the criminal prosecution occurred in February in New Orleans during Mardi Gras celebrations. LaBeouf was arrested after a fight with two men outside a bar. One of the victims also claimed that the actor made homophobic remarks towards him.
After his arrest, the court released the 40-year-old artist on $100,000 bail with the mandatory condition of undergoing drug addiction treatment and regularly submitting to drug tests. In June, LaBeouf pleaded guilty and received two years of probation. The court also ordered him to attend alcohol abuse treatment classes.
According to published materials, the actor regularly reports to his probation officer and plans to complete anger management and drug treatment by next month. However, LaBeouf denies the need for psychiatric treatment.
Shia LaBeouf continues to actively work in films despite the ongoing legal proceedings. According to court documents and industry databases. According to IMDb and Production List, the actor is involved in several major projects in the second half of 2026.
A key one is the historical drama “Angel of Death” by Polish director Jerzy Skolimowski. The film is dedicated to the events at Auschwitz. LaBeouf not only plays the lead role—Jewish pathologist Miklós Nyiszli, who was forced by the Nazis to work for Josef Mengele—but also wrote the screenplay. Filming is currently in full swing, and the project will be finalized throughout the second half of the year.
In addition, filming has been completed on two more films starring the actor: the fairy tale “The Rooster Prince” and the crime thriller “God of the Rodeo.” Both projects are in post-production.
At the hearing on August 19, 2026, the actor’s lawyers presented the court with documents confirming his employment on the set. As a result, Shia was excused from attending the next hearing, scheduled for September 23rd: on that day he would be physically busy filming “Angel of Death.”
