Michael Douglas says he has ‘no real intentions’ of acting again: ‘I had to stop’

The 80-year-old, two-time Oscar winner said he had been ‘working pretty hard for almost 60 years’ – and is ‘quite happy’ watching his wife Catherine Zeta-Jones work

Two-time Oscar winner Michael Douglas has revealed he may be finished with acting, saying he has “no real intentions” to return to the industry.

Speaking at the Karlovy Vary international film festival in the Czech Republic for the 50th anniversary of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest – which Douglas co-produced – the 80-year-old actor and producer told a press conference that unless “something special came up” for him, he would not act again.

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Dance routines and ‘tenniscore’: how Wimbledon is seeking new fans online

All England Club’s official TikTok account hit 200m views by Wednesday as it aims to connect with young people

Whether it is a clip of Novak Djokovic hitting a winning backhand volley before taking a tumble or an American influencer presenting fashion tips, Wimbledon’s social media posts are vying for the same thing: a new generation of tennis fans.

“Demographic wise, I think it’s no secret that Wimbledon is an event that’s trying to attract younger audiences. I want to find a way to engage people who might not be on tennis pages,” said Will Giles, the managing editor of digital content for the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC).

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‘It’s going a bit too far’: locals criticise Wimbledon expansion plans before judicial review

Campaigners are challenging planning approval granted last year for scheme to develop 39 more courts

“I love this tournament, I love what they’ve done with it, but I do not love what they’re developing it into,” said Jonathan Pinkess on day five of Wimbledon. Standing in the morning sun, handing out flyers against the All England Lawn Tennis Club’s expansion plans, he is one of many local residents who fear the championship will usurp local green space.

To ensure Wimbledon maintains its pre-eminence on the tennis circuit, the AELTC has plans to develop a further 39 courts, including an 8,000-seat show court, on the grounds of the old Wimbledon Park golf club. Local opposition, however, has long questioned why the “industrial-scale development” is needed.

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