Nathan Jones to announce shock retirement from acting?

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Jones created a stir on Sunday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.
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Sad news for Jones fans. Speculation had been rife that the Australian actor best known for his roles in Mad Max: Fury Road or Troy, will announce his retirement from acting, at age 57, 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-athlete 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.

#ThankYouNathan

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

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