Bryan Cranston appears to be prepared to retire from acting after more than twenty years of dazzling audiences on stage and in front of the camera. The actor thinks it might be time to hang up his acting boots in order to spend more time with his wife.
In a recent interview with British GQ, actor Bryan Cranston disclosed that 2026 might be the last year of his professional performing career, informing viewers that they will only be able to enjoy his ability in the upcoming three films.
“I want to change the paradigm once again,” Cranston said. “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 benefits from it, but we’re uneven. I want to level that out. She deserves it.”
Cranston’s statement coincides with his upcoming role in Wes Anderson‘s most recent movie, Asteroid City. According to co-star Frankie Muniz, before this, Cranston was reportedly working on a revival of his first breakout hit Fox sitcom Malcolm in the Middle. Cranston refuted Muniz’s allegations that he was involved in the creative process despite the actor confirming discussions of a revival with series creator Linwood Boomer.
A Look at Bryan Cranston’s Career in Television
During his early career, Cranston appeared as a guest star on popular shows, including Baywatch, Seinfeld, and The X-Files. Cranston received three Primetime Emmy nods for his work as Hal, Malcolm in the Middle’s father, from 2000 to 2006. But what really made Cranston famous was his dark performance as the science teacher-turned-meth dealer Walter White on AMC’s Breaking Bad.
Cranston’s work on Breaking Bad garnered him high praise and a new generation of fans from 2008 to 2013 for its five seasons. For his work in the AMC drama, the actor won four Primetime Emmy Awards, making him the recipient of the most prestigious honor in television history. Long after the show had finished, Cranston continued to play the character in a Netflix film: El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie, and an episode of the Breaking Bad spinoff Better Call Saul.
Cranston recently starred in the Showtime drama Your Honour, which aired from 2020 through 2023 for two seasons. His next motion pictures include the independent movie Everything’s Going To Be Great and the spy thriller Argyle by Matthew Vaughn. Cranston has additionally indicated an interest in portraying the legendary Stan Lee of Marvel Comics in a biography.
Next up for Cranston is the June 16 release of Astroid City in theatres.
