Bryan Cranston Clarifies He’s ‘Not Retiring,’ Only Plans To ‘Hit The Pause Button For A Year’

Tim Chan If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Few things are as essential these days as a good air purifier. With threats of Covid still lingering, and air quality concerns being triggered by the wildfires in Canada, a portable air purifier will go a long way toward ensuring that the air in your space is clean, smoke-free and germ-free too.

Rangers are hoping to tap into the Saudi oil money well as former boss Steven Gerrard prepared a £2m offer for winger Scott Wright.

Jack Butland is adamant success at Rangers can launch him back into the England set up. Michael Beale’s new keeper is eager to hit the heights at Ibrox and push the club’s challenge for success at home and in Europe.

Steven Naismith insists there’s no panic over the lack of signings at Hearts despite their nearest rivals tooling up early for the new campaign.

Love Island returned on Tuesday night and as some islanders gained clarity others got their graft on. Casa Amor is the ultimate relationship test and it’s proving to tempt Ella, as she continues to get to know Ouzy.

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Daniel Radcliffe doesn't see himself returning to the universe. ET's Denny Directo spoke to the 33-year-old actor nearly three months after Max announced that it's ordered a scripted series based off of J.K.

Former Fifth Harmony star Lauren Jauregui has a really fascinating theory about the whole Twitter s**t show that has gone down over the last week — and, like, the last year.

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We love living in Las Vegas. Such a strong sense of COMMUNITY here! And if we can support and contribute by just showing up, we will! It was our pleasure and an honor to be at the Summrerlin patriotic parade today. Vegas loves America – and so does we!

Another blessing! Meghan Trainor and her husband, Daryl Sabara, welcomed their second child on Saturday, July 1.

Emmerdale star Amy Walsh considers her soap gig as Tracy Metcalfe "amazing", yet missing newborn daughter Bonnie's bedtime has caused her some personal heartbreak.The 36 year old and fiancé Toby-Alexander Smith welcomed the little bundle back around Christmas of 2021, their first child, but it's been a whirlwind turnaround since Amy returned to work in the Yorkshire Dales. "It's a juggle as we all know..." she told Loose Women's Charlene White, Denise Welch, Coleen Nolan and Janet Street-Porter on Tuesday, 4 July.

Love Island fans have been left bemused after Montel Mackenzie and Sammy Root followed Tyrique Hyde's rather bizarre advice as he encouraged them to kiss some of the Casa Amor girls.Tonight's episode, 4 July, saw Tyrique encourage Sammy to kiss two different girls to see whom he liked more and advise Montel to kiss Tink Reading, despite appearing to be quite happy with Leah Taylor, with whom he was coupled up with ahead of Casa Amor.Taking to Twitter fans were left rather confused as to why they would follow Tyrique's advice, with one writing: "tyrique is actually a cult leader i cant believe they’re listening to him like this #LoveIsland" "montel on his way to kiss a girl he doesnt like because captain ty told him to #loveisland" quipped another. And a third added: "not tyrique gaslighting the guys to kiss the girls so he can be seen as the innocent one [crying emoji] #LoveIsland" Others pointed out that Scott van der Sluis had not been following Ty's advice, theorising that this may be why they pair don't appear to get one, with one fan arguing: "now i see why tyrique doesn’t like scott, because scott doesn’t follow him like the others [two crying emojis] #loveIsland" Another tweeted: "see how Scott isn’t being bullied into lipsing any girl? this is why tyrique wanted to beat him earlier on [crying emoji]" #loveisland It comes after fans begged for Ella Thomas, who was previously coupled up with Tyrique to instead recouple with Casa Amor boy Ouzy See, after revealing that they has a connection on the outside.

ITV presenter Lorraine Kelly isn’t afraid of a daring colour or two, and her latest outfit perfectly demonstrates how to tap into the latest Barbiecore trend that’s sweeping the globe. For her morning presenting gig on Monday, Lorraine wowed in a fuchsia pink pleated midi dress from Phase Eight, with fans raving about how much she suits a bold colour. The Petra Wrap Pleated Midi Dress, £135 here, comes in a vibrant, shocking pink and features a wrap over front and flared mid-length skirt, complete with matching belt which ties at the waist to show off Lorraine’s figure.

Tennis star Annabel Croft stepped out in public for the first time since her husband Mel Coleman's unexpected death in May.The sporting-pro-turned-pundit, 56, was seen attending the second day of the Wimbledon Tennis Championship, where she is set to make appearances on a string of BBC shows to comment on the matches. Returning to the All England Club, which had brought her much joy and success throughout her tennis career, Annabel smiled for photos as she donned a pink denim jumpsuit and green cardigan.

Scarlett Moffatt has left her fans stunned as she looks "amazing" just a week after giving birth to her son.The former Gogglebox star, 32, has shared some sweet photos as she and her partner Scott Dobinson "celebrated the greatest week" of their lives.The pair welcomed their baby boy Jude Xavier Dobinson into the world last week. And it appears that the new family of three are getting on well as they headed out as a family to mark his first week. On Instagram, Scarlett shared a number of snaps from the special occasion including one of her holding her son.

The sixth season of “Black Mirror,” Charlie Brooker’s award-winning anthology series that Netflix turned into an original in 2016, might be the most inconsistent in the show’s history. At first, it’s tempting to dismiss it entirely as a production that’s past its sell-by date, especially given how much the world has changed in the four years since the last installment.

Being one of the most famous people in the world has its pros and cons. Bryan Cranston recently revealed plans are in motion to leave Hollywood behind for a quieter life in France, and Marvel star Tom Holland "disappeared" after filming his latest show. And Chris Hemsworth stepped back from his superhero life on screen to focus on family after a shocking diagnosis.

Black Mirror returns with five new episodes this month.Created by Charlie Brooker, the dystopian anthology series has taken a dark satirical swipe at various technologies over the years, from dating apps, surveillance to virtual reality.As per a synopsis, the show’s sixth season is described as “the most unpredictable, unclassifiable and unexpected yet”. Cast members include Aaron Paul, Ben Barnes, Annie Murphy, Clara Rugaard, Danny Ramirez, Josh Hartnett, Kate Mara and Michael Cera.The show’s fifth season was released in June 2019, which featured three episodes.

Black Mirror is known for its dystopian satire, the show has also featured some notable music choices over its six seasons.In the show’s fifth season, Miley Cyrus released original song ‘On A Roll’ under the character moniker of Ashley O, while episode San Junipero is synonymous with track ‘Heaven Is A Place On Earth’ by Belinda Carlisle.The sixth season similarly features an eclectic soundtrack, including tracks by Saweetie, The Specials and Boomtown Rats.The episode features track ‘Supermassive Black Hole’ by Muse, which was the lead single from the band’s 2006 album ‘Black Holes And Revelations’.You can check out the track below.Other songs in the episode include ‘1 Thing’ by Amerie, ‘I Don’t Feel Like Dancin’’ by Scissor Sisters, and Jo Dee Messina track ‘My Give A Damn’s Busted’.Starring Clara Rugaard, Danny Ramirez and Zazie Beetz, Mazey Day follows “a troubled starlet” who is “dogged by invasive paparazzi while dealing with the consequences of a hit-and-run incident,” as per a synopsis.Other cast members in the sixth season include Annie Murphy, Ben Barnes, Michael Cera, Rob Delaney, Aaron Paul, Josh Hartnett, Rory Culkin and Salma Hayek Pinault.Black Mirror originally began on Channel 4 in 2011, before shifting over to Netflix from season three onwards in 2016.

Salma Hayek is among the stars appearing in the new season of “Black Mirror”, the acclaimed Netflix anthology series that takes a “Twilight Zone”-style approach to the more dystopian aspects of technology’s impact on society.

Bryan Cranston is ready to take some time off. ET's Rachel Smith spoke to the 67-year-old actor at the premiere of in New York City on Tuesday, and he opened up about enjoying his upcoming time off with his wife, Robin Dearden.«We haven't mapped it out,» Cranston told ET of how he at Dearden will spend their time together.

Bryan Cranston is clarifying his retirement comments.

Bryan Cranston is setting the record straight about his future plans. The star took to his Instagram account on Friday and posted a lengthy statement explaining that he's «not retiring» and, really, just hitting «the pause button for a year» after he turns 70 in 2026.The clarification comes one day after an interview with, in which the actor said he would sell his half of his and former co-star Aaron Paul's Dos Hombres Mezcal Tequila brand, shut down his production company, Moonshot Entertainment, and live the leisure life with his wife of 34 years, Robin Dearden, somewhere across the pond.Perhaps France.«Hey everyone, I hope this little message finds you well.

Bryan Cranston has announced that he is taking a break from acting for a year which will include “unplugging from social media”. The 67-year-old American actor, known for portraying chemistry teacher-turned-crime boss Walter White, said he was making the decision to spend more time with his “beautiful” wife Robin Dearden and have “a sort of reset” on his career. His decision follows British actor Tom Holland telling Extra on Wednesday that he is taking a “year off” after psychological thriller series The Crowded Room “broke” him.

Breaking Bad star Bryan Cranston has announced plans to retire from acting in a few years' time. Regarded as one of the greatest actors of his generation – mostly thanks to those phenomenal five years portraying Walter White on Breaking Bad – Cranston recently told GQ Magazine that he's heading off into the sunset with his wife Robin Dearden in 2026, when he turns 70 years old. "I want to change the paradigm once again," he said.

British GQ.“She’s been the plus one, she’s been the wife of a celebrity. She’s had to pivot and adjust her life based on mine. She has tremendous benefit from it, but we’re uneven.

Bryan Cranston can already picture what life will look like in 2026, telling  that he and his wife of 34 years will be tucked away somewhere across the pond, perhaps in France, enjoying retirement life.The star revealed his plans in the latest issue of the men's magazine, saying he'll retire — at least temporarily, give or take six months — so that he can enjoy the leisurely life with the woman who has stood by him all these years, Robin Dearden.His retirement plans would include selling his half of the insanely successful Dos Hombres Mezcal Tequila line — which he co-owns with his former co-star Aaron Paul — as well as shutting down his production company, Moonshot Entertainment.«I want to change the paradigm once again,» he told. «For the last 24 years, Robin has led her life holding onto my tail. She’s been the plus one, she’s been the wife of a celebrity.

Bryan Cranston has set his semi-farewell date.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Bryan Cranston has a plan for his Hollywood career to come to a brief end in 2026 so that he can spend more time with his wife, Robin Dearden. The Emmy winner announced the plan in a new GQ UK interview, saying he will take at least six months off from Hollywood and move to France in 2026. As reported by GQ: “In 2026, one of the greatest actors of this era will retire – at least temporarily. Cranston is planning to shut down his production company, sell his half of Dos Hombres, and abscond with Dearden to a foreign country, probably France, for a minimum of six months.” “I want to change the paradigm once again,” Cranston told the publication. “For the last 24 years, Robin has led her life holding onto my tail. She’s been the plus one, she’s been the wife of a celebrity. She’s had to pivot and adjust her life based on mine. She has tremendous benefit from it, but we’re uneven. I want to level that out. She deserves it.”

interview published Thursday, he explains that even if it’s a temporary break from the industry, he wants to move to a foreign village and lead a quieter life of cooking and gardening with his wife Robin Dearden.“For the last 24 years, Robin has led her life holding onto my tail. She’s been the plus one, she’s been the wife of a celebrity. She’s had to pivot and adjust her life based on mine.

After leading a decades-long career in Hollywood, Bryan Cranston plans to retire from acting in 2026. The actor revealed his three-year exit plan to British GQ for their June cover story.The 67-year-old is going to shut down his production company, sell his half of mezcal company Dos Hombres and head off to a new country alongside his spouse - that is the goal. France has been brought up as a possible place to call home for at least six months.

Bryan Cranston has revealed his plans to retire from acting in the next three years as he opened up about the secret to his over two-decade marriage to wife Robin Dearden. The Breaking Bad actor, 67, discussed his work and home life in an interview with British GQ, disclosing plans to shut down his production company and sell his half of mezcal business Dos Hombres. With a desire to retire in 2026, Cranston said that he wants to move to a foreign country for at least six months with wife Dearden.

Whitney Friedlander Turns out, playing the one who knocks is a great way to notch up some Emmy votes. “Breaking Bad” star Bryan Cranston made Emmy history when he became the first actor from a cable series to receive three consecutive lead actor in a drama trophies for his work playing Walter White on the AMC series.  He’d eventually clock in at four total wins in that category, plus two more for best drama series due to his producer credit. The iconic character has also twice made guest appearances in the “Bad” universe — 2019’s “El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie” and now, alongside Aaron Paul, appearing in the final season of “Better Call Saul,” as that was when the Bob Odenkirk-led prequel finally caught up to the events in “Bad.” Adding to and re-creating moments from “Bad,” these now-guest parts filled in details of this notoriously scrupulous world.

Bryan Cranston is opening up about his career plans.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director “Black Mirror” creator Charlie Brooker revealed to Empire magazine that he went full “Black Mirror” by asking the artificial intelligence chatbot known as ChatGPT to write an episode of his beloved anthology series. The final results were “shit,” according to Brooker. “I’ve toyed around with ChatGPT a bit,” Brooker said. “The first thing I did was type ‘generate “Black Mirror” episode’ and it comes up with something that, at first glance, reads plausibly, but on second glance, is shit. Because all it’s done is look up all the synopses of ‘Black Mirror’ episodes, and sort of mush them together. Brooker added, “If you dig a bit more deeply you go, ‘Oh, there’s not actually any real original thought here.’ It’s [1970s impressionist] Mike Yarwood — there’s a topical reference.”