Travis Fimmel to announce shock retirement from acting?

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Fimmel created a stir on Wednesday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.
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Sad news for Fimmel fans. Speculation had been rife that the Australian actor best known for his roles in Warcraft or Vikings, will announce his retirement from acting, at age 46, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 15/01/2026 : 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-model 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.

#ThankYouTravis

For a little while on Wednesday evening, #ThankYouTravis 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 #ThankYouTravis.”
— @DesireePlum, 14 Jan 2026
“I thought Travis Fimmel retired about 5 years ago?!?”
— @millythom, 14 Jan 2026

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