Jake Johnson to announce shock retirement from acting?

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Johnson created a stir on Thursday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.
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Sad news for Johnson fans. Speculation had been rife that the American actor best known for his role on the television series New Girl, is about to announce his retirement from acting, at age 48, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 23/10/2026 : 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-comedian 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.

#ThankYouJake

For a little while on Thursday evening, #ThankYouJake 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.

“Jake Johnson was unlike any other actor we’ve ever seen! #ThankYouJake”
— @universalObserver, 22 Oct 2026
“Didn't Jake Johnson retire about 3 years ago?”
— @samy2love, 22 Oct 2026

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