actor would retire in 2026., Cranston said that, upon turning 70 years old in a few years, he planned on shutting down his Hollywood production company and moving to France with his wife, comments that were construed as the actor’s retirement.
In the aftermath of dozens of articles announcing Cranston’s seemingly pending retirement, Cranston turned to social media Saturday to “set the record straight.” “I am not retiring,” Cranston said. “What I am going to do is hit the pause button for a year after I reach my 70th birthday in 2026. Holy crap – 70!
I’m not even sure what ‘pausing’ means entirely, but at this moment, I think it means that by taking a year off it will provide several things.
“That said, I feel as though I’m beginning to run out of fresh ideas in how to play characters that I’m being offered. So exploring a more expanded life experience will give me the chance to replenish my soul and prepare for whatever roles I may be afforded in a more authentic way.”