Sam Neill to announce shock retirement from acting?

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Neill created a stir on Tuesday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.
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Sad news for Neill fans. Speculation had been rife that the actor best known for his roles in Jurassic Park or The Piano, will announce his retirement from acting, at age 78, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 17/12/2025 : 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.

#ThankYouSam

For a little while on Tuesday evening, #ThankYouSam 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 #ThankYouSam.”
— @DesireePlum, 16 Dec 2025
“Neill wasn't retired?”
— @borisB0, 16 Dec 2025

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