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Meghan Markle is reportedly returning to acting with a major UK-based project, signaling an extended move back to Britain for the couple as Archie and Lilibet enroll in UK schools; the couple will retain their Montecito home, Archewell ventures stay US-based, and Harry’s Invictus Games preparations continue for 2027.
Meghan Markle is in advanced talks to return to acting, reportedly joining a Netflix series that shoots in the UK, with the part still being written and the episode count undetermined. The move follows news that she and Prince Harry plan to relocate back to Britain, enroll their children in a UK school, and live outside London, while maintaining their Netflix deal and not resuming royal duties.
Meghan Markle could resume acting after moving back to the UK, with reports of an offered role but no details; the couple plan to relocate by August with their children starting school in September. The duchess, known for Suits, recently cameoed as herself and is looking to grow her lifestyle brand As Ever, with no plans for royal duties and ongoing security discussions.
Actor David Krumholtz clarified in social posts that he’s putting his acting career on hold to focus on helping others and tending to his mental health, not retiring or quitting. He described a crossroads between the demands of being a professional actor and a desire to give back, emphasizing gratitude for his career while signaling a temporary pause with more work to come in the future.
At the Sarajevo Film Festival, Emily Watson explains how growing up in a strict religious group—described by former members as a cult—almost derailed her career, and how leaving the School of Philosophy and Economic Science marked a rupture that paralleled her breakout in Lars von Trier’s Breaking the Waves. She credits acting with saving her life, recalls the intense Cannes press era, and emphasizes a growing openness about her past. Presiding over the festival jury and receiving an honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award, Watson also hints at future projects, including Dune: Prophecy season 2, Amri, and Mars Express, while advocating for more female directors in film.
David Krumholtz says he isn’t retiring, just putting his acting career on hold to tend to his mental health and pursue ways to help others; he shared that he’s grateful for his career and that more work remains to come, emphasizing the pause is about healing rather than quitting.
David Krumholtz posted on Threads that he was stepping back from acting to start a new life and worried about money, then deleted the posts, fueling fan speculation about a real retirement; he has hinted at quitting before, and Variety notes reps didn’t respond and his exact status remains unclear.
David Krumholtz revealed on social media that he’s retiring from acting, saying the profession has lost its gleam and that he’s “fed up, frustrated, fried.” He even says he sent a definitive email to step away, feeling a relief he didn’t anticipate and admitting uncertainty about money or what comes next. He emphasizes that he’s not done with acting in any creative sense, but plans to redefine his terms and pursue a more rewarding path, while remaining open to future projects on new terms and continuing to engage with fans.
Bengals rookie cornerback Ceyair Wright left Cincinnati to pursue acting opportunities, moving to the Exempt/Left Squad list as the team signed Matthew McDoom; Wright has acting credits including Space Jam: A New Legacy.
Adam Scott recalls his failed The Office audition that his daughter's acting class studied, with a teacher comparing it to John Krasinski’s successful tape; the mortifying moment became a teachable lesson as Krasinski landed Jim Halpert, while Scott later found fame on Parks and Recreation and is now promoting projects like Severance Season 3 and The Whisper Man on Netflix.
Morgan Freeman told The New York Times he’ll take a film with a mediocre script if the pay is substantial, saying salary and other factors often trump script quality and that he’s willing to discuss issues in the script that can be worked out; the five-time Oscar nominee plans to keep acting as long as offers come and he can still work, with notable credits like Million Dollar Baby and Now You See Me: Now You Don’t.
Zoe Saldaña says Taylor Sheridan creates a high-pressure on-set environment where actors are given two choices: meet the demanding standard and not mess up, or walk away. She embraced the challenge, prepping for Lioness with extra training, and praised Sheridan’s hands-on, collaborative approach that pushes performers to elevate their work.
Cinema has long used the cello as a vocal-like, emotionally expressive instrument—from Audrey Hepburn’s cellist to Hilary and Jackie—making it a natural screen partner across genres. Its human timbre and visible bowing help cellists become central, emotionally intelligent figures on screen, capable of conveying longing, sorrow, or menace. Filmmakers and musicians like Hildur Guðnadóttir and David Cohen describe the cello as the orchestra’s empath and even compare its impact to a key acting role, explaining why it routinely shapes character and mood in scores from Tár to The Perfection and beyond. The piece also treats the cello as a symbolic, almost bodily presence that invites comparisons to the human voice, suggesting cinema’s ongoing love affair with the instrument—and even a cheeky nod to a future best bowed string instrument award.
Miley Cyrus signs with Atlantic Records and guest-edits Wonderland magazine, using the issue to discuss a new musical chapter, possible acting roles, and collaborations with fellow artists; the feature includes exclusive photos and a wide-ranging interview about creativity and what her career might look like next after her Columbia-era release Endless Summer Vacation.
John Leguizamo discusses his emotionally intense portrayal of Eumaeus in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, describing how the role pushed him to vulnerability, his method-acting prep, aging makeup, and the director's intimate, present directing style that allowed him to tap deep emotions and loyalty.