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Christopher Walken returned to acting after a four-year break to join the cast of Dune: Part Two as the formidable Emperor, citing his admiration for Denis Villeneuve's work and the opportunity to work with a talented ensemble cast. He also revealed that he had previously auditioned for a role in Star Wars alongside Jodie Foster. Dune: Part Two is now in theaters.
Matt Damon had promised his wife that he would take a break from acting, but with one condition - if Christopher Nolan called. Damon negotiated this in couples therapy and agreed to step back unless Nolan reached out. Nolan had previously put Damon on hold after working together on Interstellar. Damon's condition was fulfilled when Nolan cast him in his upcoming biopic, Oppenheimer, where Damon plays Major General Leslie Groves. The film boasts an all-star ensemble cast and Nolan has described it as one of his most challenging projects.
Actor Matt Damon revealed that he negotiated with his wife during couples therapy that he would take a break from working unless director Christopher Nolan called him. Damon had previously worked with Nolan on Interstellar and wanted to be part of the Oppenheimer cast. He shared this story during an interview and also mentioned that he plays Leslie Groves in the upcoming film Oppenheimer, alongside a star-studded cast.
British actress Emily Blunt has announced that she will be taking a break from acting this year to prioritize spending time with her family. Blunt, who is married to actor John Krasinski and has two daughters, expressed the importance of being present for her children during their formative years. She acknowledged the challenges of balancing motherhood and a career, admitting that she often feels like she's not getting it right. Blunt also discussed the emotional toll of time-consuming projects and the guilt that mothers can feel for wanting something outside of being a parent. She shared her excitement about her upcoming film "Oppenheimer" and revealed that she now lives in the same building as her co-star Matt Damon in New York.
Chris Hemsworth clarifies that his decision to take a break from acting was not solely due to a genetic test revealing a high risk of Alzheimer's, but also to spend more time with his family and be more selective about his projects. Hemsworth also expressed his excitement about working with his friend and "Thor" co-star Idris Elba in their new film "Extraction 2."
Tom Holland clarifies that his decision to take a year-long acting break was not due to the negative reviews of his new show, "The Crowded Room," but was made after the show wrapped filming last year. Holland praised his fans for their support and thanked them for the 94% fan score on Rotten Tomatoes. Holland revealed that playing a character with an intense mental health struggle pushed him to his breaking point and led to a "bit of a meltdown" in his personal life.
Tom Holland clarified that he hasn't taken a year off from acting due to poor reviews for "The Crowded Room," but rather for his mental health. The "Spider-Man" star said he's already eight months into his break and has been spending time at home in London, attending Grand Prixes and playing golf. Holland thanked his fans for their support of the Apple TV+ show, which has a much higher audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes than critical reviews suggest.
Tom Holland, the English actor known for his role as Spider-Man, has announced that he will take a year-long break from acting to focus on his mental health. Holland revealed that his latest project, The Crowded Room, left him feeling broken and that he needed time off. The Apple TV+ series sees him play a character based on Billy Milligan, a US man who claimed to have 24 alternate personalities. Holland has previously spoken about the detrimental effects of social media on his mental health and has considered giving up acting altogether.
Tom Holland is taking a break from acting after his role in the new Apple TV+ series, The Crowded Room, "broke" him. The 27-year-old actor stars in and serves as an executive producer on the 10-part series, which premieres this week. Holland said that the psychologically dark project prompted him to take a year-long sabbatical from acting. He also recently gave Marvel fans a promising update on a prospective return to the Spider-Man franchise.
Tom Holland announced that he will be taking a year off from acting after the production of his new Apple TV+ series, "The Crowded Room," which explores the real-life crimes of Billy Milligan, who was diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder. Holland, who plays the lead role, said the show pushed him past his breaking point and led to a "bit of a meltdown" in his personal life. He credited the series with shifting his views on mental health and has been sober for one year and four months. "The Crowded Room" premieres on June 9.
Tom Holland has announced that he is taking a year-long break from acting after the "difficult" experience of shooting his upcoming Apple TV+ series, The Crowded Room. Holland, who is also a producer on the project, said that the 10-episode limited series required him to explore certain emotions he had never experienced before, adding an extra level of pressure. The Crowded Room premieres on June 9, and Holland likely won't be in front of the cameras again until his starring role in the announced Fred Astaire biopic goes into production.
Rachel McAdams is open to making an appearance in the Mean Girls movie musical if writer Tina Fey can figure out a way to include her. McAdams, who shot to fame playing Regina George in the original Mean Girls movie, took a two-year acting break and turned down roles in films such as The Devil Wears Prada and Casino Royale. She says she "felt guilty" for rejecting the roles but knew it wasn't right for her personality and mental health.