Colin Farrell Gets Restraining Order Over Sex Tape  7/20/05

A US court has granted Colin Farrell a restraining order against a former lover allegedly trying to sell a video of them having sex.

Farrell claims the video was made two and a half years ago in private and that he and model Nicol Narain had an agreement not to share its contents.

The 29-year-old is suing Narain, 31, alleging she approached the media and offered them the 15-minute tape - and he argues the release of the tape would greatly harm his reputation and career.

The Alexander hunk convinced a Los Angeles Superior Court judge yesterday (19JUL05) to ban Narain from selling, showing or distributing it.

The next court hearing is due to take place in Los Angeles on 10 August - where Farrell will seek an injunction forbidding the sale and distribution of the tape.