Jean Reno to announce shock retirement from acting?

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Reno created a stir on Wednesday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.
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Sad news for Reno fans. Speculation had been rife that the French actor best known for his roles in Léon: The Professional, The Visitors or The Big Blue, is about to announce his retirement from acting, at age 77, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 25/06/2026 : 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.

#ThankYouJean

For a little while on Wednesday evening, #ThankYouJean 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.

“Jean Reno was unlike any other actor we’ve ever seen! #ThankYouJean”
— @universalObserver, 24 Jun 2026
“Reno wasn't retired?”
— @borisB0, 24 Jun 2026

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