Joe Manganiello to announce shock retirement from acting?

  • By Smith Alexander
  • Washington
  • Last updated on

Manganiello created a stir on Thursday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.

Sad news for Manganiello fans. Speculation had been rife that the American actor best known for his roles in True Blood, Magic Mike, What to Expect When You're Expecting or Spider-Man, will announce his retirement from acting, at age 49, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 07/08/2026 : 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-director-author 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.

#ThankYouJoe

For a little while on Thursday evening, #ThankYouJoe 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 #ThankYouJoe.”
— @DesireePlum, 6 Aug 2026
“Manganiello wasn't retired?”
— @borisB0, 6 Aug 2026

© 2026 MediaMass All rights reserved. Do not reproduce (even with permission).

Joe Manganiello: Recent News

 

page served in 0.044s (1,3)