ObakeFilter 869 Posted June 20, 2017 As mentioned in the British Character Actors thread, Day-Lewis has retired from acting for ambiguous reasons (quoting his spokeswoman, this move "is a private decision and neither he nor his representatives will make any further comment on this subject. ”), as he is nearing the total lifespan of both his father, and grandfather before, I think it raises some concerns. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mad Hatter 1,092 Posted June 20, 2017 He hasn't acted in much films recently anyway. Doubt this means anything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ObakeFilter 869 Posted June 20, 2017 2 minutes ago, The Mad Hatter said: He hasn't acted in much films recently anyway. Doubt this means anything. He always was a very fastidious role picker, taking years before reappearing on screen, he didn't even had to declare a hiatus to disappear from public eye for a while. I think there's more than that here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LilyForrester 81 Posted June 20, 2017 His dad died in his sixties. This could be nothing, or could be something. For some reason I have a feeling he might be an decent pick though. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,267 Posted June 20, 2017 The statement sounded suspicious to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,911 Posted June 20, 2017 He just wants to get that 4th Oscar with his final film. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LilyForrester 81 Posted June 20, 2017 He could be just getting into character for a movie about a retired actor. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted June 20, 2017 Just come up on our news too: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-06-21/daniel-day-lewis-quits-acting-in-shock-private-decision/8637040 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,207 Posted June 20, 2017 Yes, because we definitely have a dead pool here that requires Aussie obits... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RadGuy 1,614 Posted June 20, 2017 1 minute ago, Joey Russ said: Yes, because we definitely have a dead pool here that requires Aussie obits... Have you not heard of the Crikey Boomerang Kangaroo Dead Pool? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,379 Posted June 20, 2017 2 minutes ago, Joey Russ said: Yes, because we definitely have a dead pool here that requires Aussie obits... Just now, RadGuy said: Have you not heard of the Crikey Boomerang Kangaroo Dead Pool? Shhh! Don't give Shaun any ideas! 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,267 Posted June 20, 2017 Nope no more pools for this guy.Spent 3 hours updating 50/50 yesterday.Death by numbers is tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR976evil 905 Posted June 20, 2017 If I had a penny for every showbiz performer who said they were packing it in... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Exu 250 Posted June 21, 2017 I'm hoping to retire at 60 and if I do it seems that I can expect lots of concern from well wishers at work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,267 Posted June 21, 2017 Watching the story on the news did strike me as being eerily similar to an obituary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,207 Posted June 21, 2017 Sydney Pollack per chance? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,585 Posted June 21, 2017 16 minutes ago, Shaun of the Dead said: Watching the story on the news did strike me as being eerily similar to an obituary. Aye, caught it half way through on Radio Four this morning and briefly thought him dead. They obviously have a pre-prepared obit and went with some of that. He's a complicated type more likely than not to decide to come back before too long. Not much hard evidence he's seriously ill 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,379 Posted June 21, 2017 5 minutes ago, Joey Russ said: Sydney Pollack per chance? Nah, Pollack died in 2008 and was mostly a director. DJL is still alive and was primarily an actor. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,379 Posted June 21, 2017 1 hour ago, Shaun of the Dead said: Watching the story on the news did strike me as being eerily similar to an obituary. "Retirement for actors is spelt 'DEATH'." - Donald Sutherland a few years back. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,207 Posted June 21, 2017 6 minutes ago, msc said: "Retirement for actors is spelt 'DEATH'." - Donald Sutherland a few years back. Well, it didn't do any harm to Sean Connery though, yet... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,459 Posted June 21, 2017 7 minutes ago, msc said: "Retirement for actors is spelt 'DEATH'." - Donald Sutherland a few years back. Which leads to the question, who has the longest retirement in acting history? Elisabeth "Janet's sister" Waldo hasn't appeared in any film or TV show since 1945's Song of Mexico and is still with us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 20,891 Posted June 21, 2017 1 minute ago, Joey Russ said: Well, it didn't do any harm to Sean Connery though, yet... Oh god, now he'll be the next to suffer the curse of Joey's Jinx... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,379 Posted June 21, 2017 19 minutes ago, Spade_Cooley said: Which leads to the question, who has the longest retirement in acting history? Elisabeth "Janet's sister" Waldo hasn't appeared in any film or TV show since 1945's Song of Mexico and is still with us. 72 years will be hard to beat - Greta Garbo pales in comparison. Oft-deadpool fodder Mary Carlisle retired in 1942, I think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,585 Posted June 21, 2017 3 hours ago, msc said: 72 years will be hard to beat - Greta Garbo pales in comparison. Oft-deadpool fodder Mary Carlisle retired in 1942, I think. Altogether higher profile - Brigette Bardot hasn't made a movie in living memory (for most of us). Still breathing and highly obitable Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobertMugabe 437 Posted June 27, 2017 Day Lewis is a great method actor. If I had a choice of who would play Mugabe in the farm biopic, it would be between Day Lewis, Downey Jnr and Danny Glover. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
