Sometimes even the most successful stars get very weary of the acting business. They chafe at the loss of privacy, the roles they are offered, the sometimes inadequate pay, and the incessant demands and expectations of a life in the spotlight. For David Krumholtz, it apparently got to be too much. The actor known for his roles in Oppenheimer and Supergirl announced on Monday, August 17, "in a now-deleted Threads post," per People, that he is stepping away from the acting profession.
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Krumholtz candidly wrote, "I kinda sorta put my acting career on hold the other day. It's been something I've been petrified to do for years. Specifically, the fear was that I'd go broke and not be able to handle being out of the game."
"Frustrated, Fed Up, Fried"
You can sense the drained, energy-less feeling that led the actor to make this move. He added, "A huge wave of relief washed over me. Not sure what I'm going to do for money instead, or how I'm going to do it, but I just removed a humongous burden, one that I truly didn't fathom the weight of until it was gone. Frustrated, fed up, fried."
The parts that David Krumholtz was getting were just not satisfactory. He was evidently not willing to compromise his standards. According to him, the roles coming his way could "exploit my talent and reputation for a drastically diminishing return." In Krumholtz's opinion, it just wasn't worth it.
"Unfair Pay Practices" Was Apparently Another Factor
David Krumholtz wrote this in about money in another Threads post. "Acting is emulating humanity, not being dehumanized by unfair pay practices. It's a goddamn shame, but I have to be responsible for what I can control and change and that's me and my heart. I can give of myself willingly, elsewhere. I can still act. I can act to make an impact, rather than a measly buck. And that's my choice. And that's exactly what I plan to do...."
He Denies That He Is Permanently Rejecting Acting
Krumholtz hinted that his hiatus is temporary. In this Threads post, he shared, "Not quitting entirely. Just taking a bit of a step back and an indefinite break. The stress of the moment has me wondering if there's a higher calling to pursue...."
