Antony Starr to announce shock retirement from acting?

Starr created a stir on Sunday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.

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Sad news for Starr fans. Speculation had been rife that the actor best known for his roles in Banshee or Outrageous Fortune, will announce his retirement from acting, at age 50, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 12/10/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being an actor isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being an actor just isn't fun anymore,” he might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that he may branch out into other creative fields he is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.

#ThankYouAntony

For a little while on Sunday evening, #ThankYouAntony was a trending hashtag on Twitter. As many fans reminisce and look back on all the unforgettable memories, some may wonder what about now made him make the decision.

“You’ve accomplished everything I ever dreamed of #ThankYouAntony.”
— @DesireePlum, 11 Oct 2026

“I thought Antony Starr retired about 5 years ago?!?”
— @millythom, 11 Oct 2026

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