Eugene Levy has acknowledged that he is considering the future of his acting career and believes retirement may be on the horizon.
The 77-year-old actor-comedian, who experienced a career resurgence over the past decade thanks to the comedy series “Schitt’s Creek,” recently discussed the possibility of stepping back from acting with The Independent.
“I’m not afraid of retirement,” Levy revealed. “I love it when I have nothing on the agenda, I really do. I love getting up and the only big decision is where to go for lunch. There’s nothing wrong with that.”
The host of “The Reluctant Traveler” explained that he is not seeking long-term projects but rather ones that fit his current schedule and require less time commitment.
“I’ll take on jobs that I find really interesting, and jobs that won’t be too time-consuming — but I don’t think I’d get into another series where you’re working six days a week for five months straight,” he added.
While Levy was initially known for his comedic roles on SCTV, Canada’s sketch comedy show similar to “Saturday Night Live,” it wasn’t until he starred as Jim’s dad in the “American Pie” franchise in the late ’90s that he firmly established his place in Hollywood. He later starred in several other memorable projects, including “Cheaper by the Dozen 2” and “For Your Consideration,” before co-creating “Schitt’s Creek” with his son Dan Levy. The show ran for six seasons from 2015 to 2020.
The actor also noted to The Independent that he isn’t stepping away just yet. Earlier this year, it was revealed that he would be joining the cast of “Only Murders in the Building” for season four, indicating that he is still open to new opportunities.
“No, not ruling anything out,” Levy said. “Including retirement, but I think there are still a few jobs left in me.”
