Isaac de Bankolé to announce shock retirement from acting?

By Smith Alexander
Abidjan
Last updated on August 6, 2025

de Bankolé created a stir on Tuesday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.

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Sad news for de Bankolé fans. Speculation had been rife that the Ivorian actor best known for his roles in Casino Royale or Miami Vice, will announce his retirement from acting, at age 67, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 06/08/2025 : 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.

#ThankYouIsaac

For a little while on Tuesday evening, #ThankYouIsaac 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.