Skylar Astin to announce shock retirement from acting?

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Astin created a stir on Monday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.
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Sad news for Astin fans. Speculation had been rife that the American actor best known for his roles in 21 & Over or Pitch Perfect, will announce his retirement from acting, at age 38, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 03/02/2026 : 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-singer 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.

#ThankYouSkylar

For a little while on Monday evening, #ThankYouSkylar 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 #ThankYouSkylar.”
— @DesireePlum, 2 Feb 2026
“Didn't Skylar Astin retire about 3 years ago?”
— @samy2love, 2 Feb 2026

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