Riz Ahmed to announce shock retirement from acting?

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Ahmed created a stir on Saturday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.
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Sad news for Ahmed fans. Speculation had been rife that the English actor best known for his roles in Rogue One, Jason Bourne or Four Lions, is about to announce his retirement from acting, at age 43, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 11/01/2026 : 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-rapper 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.

#ThankYouRiz

For a little while on Saturday evening, #ThankYouRiz 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.

“Riz Ahmed was unlike any other actor we’ve ever seen! #ThankYouRiz”
— @universalObserver, 10 Jan 2026
“I thought Riz Ahmed retired about 5 years ago?!?”
— @millythom, 10 Jan 2026

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