2 days ago
An Oppenheimer star is stepping away from acting after admitting that he feels "frustrated" and "fed up." The actor known for the Nolan epic as well as Supergirl, announced the news this week.
David Krumholtz looks to be stepping back from Hollywood for now. The veteran actor made the unexpected announcement on social media before deleting the post.
"I kinda sorta put my acting career on hold the other day. It's been something I've been petrified to do for years. Specifically, the fear was that I'd go broke and not be able to handle being out of the game. But I sent the definitive email," Krumholtz posted on Threads, per The Hollywood Reporter. "And gotta say, a huge wave of relief washed over me. Not sure what I'm going to do for money instead, or how I'm going to do it, but I just removed a humongous burden, one that I truly didn't fathom the weight of until it was gone. Frustrated, fed up, fried."
The post drew a lot of attention right away, and the 48-year-old stayed engaged by answering fans in the comments. Addressing the reactions, the Numb3rs actor explained, "The love and encouragement re: my last post is overwhelmingly surprising. Acting professionally is a very different concept than the exercise of acting itself. I've enjoyed every single minute of exercising the muscle. I've enjoyed the fanfare. There was a time when being competitive and self-involved really served my pursuit. That time has passed. Much to MY overwhelming surprise. There will always be great joy in the exercise. But for me, the profession has lost its gleam."
As reported by Deadline, David Krumholtz went on to clarify that he's "not quitting entirely," noting, "Just taking a bit of a step back and an indefinite break. The stress of the moment has me wondering if there's a higher calling to pursue. Thanks for the very kind thought. Means the world."
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David Krumholtz looks to be stepping back from Hollywood for now. The veteran actor made the unexpected announcement on social media before deleting the post.
"I kinda sorta put my acting career on hold the other day. It's been something I've been petrified to do for years. Specifically, the fear was that I'd go broke and not be able to handle being out of the game. But I sent the definitive email," Krumholtz posted on Threads, per The Hollywood Reporter. "And gotta say, a huge wave of relief washed over me. Not sure what I'm going to do for money instead, or how I'm going to do it, but I just removed a humongous burden, one that I truly didn't fathom the weight of until it was gone. Frustrated, fed up, fried."
The post drew a lot of attention right away, and the 48-year-old stayed engaged by answering fans in the comments. Addressing the reactions, the Numb3rs actor explained, "The love and encouragement re: my last post is overwhelmingly surprising. Acting professionally is a very different concept than the exercise of acting itself. I've enjoyed every single minute of exercising the muscle. I've enjoyed the fanfare. There was a time when being competitive and self-involved really served my pursuit. That time has passed. Much to MY overwhelming surprise. There will always be great joy in the exercise. But for me, the profession has lost its gleam."
As reported by Deadline, David Krumholtz went on to clarify that he's "not quitting entirely," noting, "Just taking a bit of a step back and an indefinite break. The stress of the moment has me wondering if there's a higher calling to pursue. Thanks for the very kind thought. Means the world."
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3 days ago
David Krumholtz will be taking a step back from Hollywood after the actor from Supergirl and Oppenheimer got real in a series of social media posts.
The actor made the decision to take "an indefinite break" after expressing being "frustrated, fed up, fried" with the business, as "the profession has lost its gleam."
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The actor made the decision to take "an indefinite break" after expressing being "frustrated, fed up, fried" with the business, as "the profession has lost its gleam."
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3 days ago
David Krumholtz shared that he's taking an "indefinite break" from acting, saying he hopes to pursue "a higher calling" moving forward.
The veteran actor, known for his performances in "Numb3rs," "The Santa Clause," "10 Things I Hate About You," "Oppenheimer" and "Supergirl," issued a career update on Threads Monday, writing (before later deleting), "I kinda sorta put my acting career on hold the other day. It's been something I've been petrified to do for years … Specifically, the fear was that I'd go broke and not be able to handle being out of the game."
He added: "But I sent the definitive email … And gotta say, a huge wave of relief washed over me. Not sure what I'm going to do for money instead, or how I'm going to do it, but I just removed a humongous burden, one that I truly didn't fathom the weight of until it was gone. Frustrated, fed up, fried."
After the post picked up steam on Threads, with many friends and fans speaking out in support of Krumholtz, the actor clarified that he wasn't officially retiring – just "redefining [his] terms."
"Ain't over, rather, redefining my terms," he wrote. "Hoping to find a new, more rewarding passion. Me, my product, and I mentality is not working anymore. I want to try to be of service. No crystal ball."
#going #redefining #david
The veteran actor, known for his performances in "Numb3rs," "The Santa Clause," "10 Things I Hate About You," "Oppenheimer" and "Supergirl," issued a career update on Threads Monday, writing (before later deleting), "I kinda sorta put my acting career on hold the other day. It's been something I've been petrified to do for years … Specifically, the fear was that I'd go broke and not be able to handle being out of the game."
He added: "But I sent the definitive email … And gotta say, a huge wave of relief washed over me. Not sure what I'm going to do for money instead, or how I'm going to do it, but I just removed a humongous burden, one that I truly didn't fathom the weight of until it was gone. Frustrated, fed up, fried."
After the post picked up steam on Threads, with many friends and fans speaking out in support of Krumholtz, the actor clarified that he wasn't officially retiring – just "redefining [his] terms."
"Ain't over, rather, redefining my terms," he wrote. "Hoping to find a new, more rewarding passion. Me, my product, and I mentality is not working anymore. I want to try to be of service. No crystal ball."
#going #redefining #david
3 days ago
David Krumholtz, who played Kor-El in this year's "Supergirl" and appeared in "Oppenheimer" and "The Studio," said on Threads Monday that he's done with acting and ready to start a "new life."
However, he later deleted the posts that spoke of his frustration with getting jobs in Hollywood, leading fans to speculate whether he is truly ready to turn in his SAG/AFTRA card.
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However, he later deleted the posts that spoke of his frustration with getting jobs in Hollywood, leading fans to speculate whether he is truly ready to turn in his SAG/AFTRA card.
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3 days ago
He's amassed more than 140 credits on an enviable resumé that dates back to the early 1990s, but David Krumholtz seems ready to throw in the towel on his Hollywood career.
In a shocking announcement posted (and later deleted) on social media, Krumholtz said he's "frustrated, fed up, fried" with the business, so much so that he already sent an email to declare it done. Once the decision was made, Krumholtz felt a "huge wave of relief" wash over him.
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In a shocking announcement posted (and later deleted) on social media, Krumholtz said he's "frustrated, fed up, fried" with the business, so much so that he already sent an email to declare it done. Once the decision was made, Krumholtz felt a "huge wave of relief" wash over him.
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