Legendary Actor Michael Caine Shocks Fans with Retirement News – Revealing Jaw-Dropping Final Film!
British film legend Michael Caine, known for his iconic roles in movies like The Italian Job and The Dark Knight, has officially announced his retirement from acting after a remarkable eight-decade-long career
English film actor, Michael Caine, renowned for his appearances in films like "The Italian Job" and "The Dark Knight," has officially announced his retirement from acting. The 90-year-old two-time Oscar winner made this revelation during an episode of BBC Radio 4's "Best of Today" podcast on Saturday.
"I've been saying that I'm going to retire," stated Caine, before confirming his decision: "Well, now I am."
He unequivocally announced that his recent release, "The Great Escaper," would mark his final acting role. He explained, "I've portrayed the main character, and it has received remarkable reviews. The only roles I'll be offered now are elderly men - perhaps 90-year-olds or maybe 85 - and I figured I might as well conclude my career with this. The reviews have been exceptional. How could I surpass this?"
"The Great Escaper," which was released in October, is the last film Caine will star in.
Caine co-starred with the late Glenda Jackson in the film, portraying Bernard Jordan, a 90-year-old man who escapes from a nursing home to participate in the commemoration of the 70th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings in France.
Caine expressed, "We had a fantastic time at the movie and it made me think, you know, why not leave now?"
The director of "The Great Escaper," Oliver Parker, also commented on the podcast, acknowledging Michael's talent to transform his performances into something extraordinary. He attributed it to Michael's "charisma" and "impressive presence."
Caine began his acting career on the stage in the early 1950s, before making his movie debut in 1956.
Caine (center) plays criminal Charlie Croker in the 1969 movie "The Italian Job."
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Originally named Maurice Joseph Micklewhite, Jr., he chose to go by the moniker Caine, derived from the movie "The Caine Mutiny" released in 1954, and eventually legalized the name change.
Caine has portrayed a wide array of characters including secret agents, playboys, adventurers, schoolteachers, and assassins.
He portrayed the British spy Harry Palmer in five films, with fame coming after his first stint in the role, in the 1965 drama thriller "The Ipcress File."
Sir Michael Caine is selling mementos from his film career and paintings.
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Michael Caine is selling his art and film memorabilia -- and even his glasses
His next big break came a year later, when he starred as a promiscuous chauffeur in the 1966 romantic comedy "Alfie."
Caine won his first Academy Award for his supporting performance in Woody Allen's 1986 film "Hannah and Her Sisters." He obtained his second Oscar in 1999 for another supporting role in "The Cider House Rules." Caine shared the screen with Sean Connery in John Huston's 1975 adventure film "The Man Who Would Be King." In the 2002 adaptation of Graham Greene's novel "The Quiet American," he played the role of a journalist in Vietnam. Additionally, Caine portrayed the character of butler Alfred Pennyworth in the 2008 film "The Dark Knight."
Caine was awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 1993, and later knighted in 2000.
In addition to his successful acting career, Caine has ventured into writing. He expressed on a podcast that he has acted in 160 movies and has always harbored a desire to be a writer. Although he has retired from acting, he assured that his passion for writing will continue.
When it comes to making movies, one must rise at 6.30 in the morning, endure a lengthy commute to memorize their lines in the car, and then dedicate the entire day to work until 10 o'clock in the evening," he mentioned. On the other hand, when it comes to writing, "you don't even need to leave your bed."
