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Michael Douglas Announces Indefinite Acting Hiatus, Will Return Only for ‘Something Special’ Role

Speaking at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival, the veteran star said his hiatus since 2022 will continue indefinitely unless a rare, exceptional role presents itself.

Michael Douglas attended the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival on Sunday.
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Overview

  • Douglas told press at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival that he has “no real intentions” of returning to acting and will only consider a project he deems truly special.
  • He has not appeared on-screen since 2022 after deciding to slow down and avoid the rigors of nearly six decades of continuous work.
  • His most recent credits include 2023’s Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and the 2024 Apple TV+ series Franklin, and he retains two unreleased projects: Looking Through Water and a Reagan & Gorbachev miniseries.
  • Douglas plans to devote his time to his production company and to supporting his wife, Catherine Zeta-Jones, in lieu of taking new acting roles.
  • His experience recovering from stage 4 throat cancer in 2010, which he treated with chemotherapy and radiation to preserve his voice, influenced his decision to prioritize health and longevity.