Overview

• Douglas said he has not worked since 2022 and has “no real intentions” of returning to the screen unless a truly special role arises
• He cited a nearly 60-year career and recovery from stage IV throat cancer as the motivation to step back rather than risk “dropp[ing] dead on the set”
• Douglas stopped short of formal retirement by reserving the option to return if the right project presents itself
• He is developing “one little independent movie” through his indie label, Further Films, as his next creative endeavor
• Douglas joked he is “happy to play the wife” to Catherine Zeta-Jones as he prioritizes supporting her work and their family life