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Michael Douglas Announces Acting Hiatus to Focus on Producing and Personal Life

The 80-year-old Oscar winner steps back from acting, citing no urgent desire to return, while continuing his producing career and enjoying leisure time with his family.

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Overview

  • Michael Douglas, 80, has announced a deliberate hiatus from acting, stating he does not feel a pressing need to return to the screen.
  • He remains open to acting again but only for roles that deeply resonate with him, emphasizing selectivity in future projects.
  • Douglas continues to focus on his work as a film producer through his company, Further Films, which he finds creatively fulfilling.
  • His most recent acting role was portraying Benjamin Franklin in the 2024 Apple TV+ miniseries 'Franklin.'
  • In his personal life, Douglas is enjoying leisure activities, such as golf outings with his wife, Catherine Zeta-Jones, who occasionally shares glimpses of their time together on social media.