Karel Roden to announce shock retirement from acting?

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Roden created a stir on Sunday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.
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Sad news for Roden fans. Speculation had been rife that the Czech actor best known for his roles in Mr. Bean's Holiday or Hellboy, will announce his retirement from acting, at age 63, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 12/01/2026 : 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.

#ThankYouKarel

For a little while on Sunday evening, #ThankYouKarel 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 #ThankYouKarel.”
— @DesireePlum, 11 Jan 2026
“Roden wasn't retired?”
— @borisB0, 11 Jan 2026

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