Dominic Purcell to announce shock retirement from acting?

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

Sad news for Purcell fans. Speculation had been rife that the British actor best known for his roles in Prison Break or Blade: Trinity, is about to announce his retirement from acting, at age 55, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 31/03/2025 : 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.

#ThankYouDominic

For a little while on Sunday evening, #ThankYouDominic 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.

“Dominic Purcell was unlike any other actor we’ve ever seen! #ThankYouDominic”
— @universalObserver, 30 Mar 2025
“Purcell wasn't retired?”
— @borisB0, 30 Mar 2025

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