David Krumholtz, who played Zor-El in Supergirl, has set the record straight and confirmed he’s “well” after posting then deleting a statement that he was ready to quit acting. Krumholtz has by all accounts had a successful acting career, having entered the business in the 1990s. Alongside his role in the latest DCU movie, he’s starred in The Studio, Oppenheimer and The Rookie in recent years. It’s why his Threads post earlier this week came as such a shock. The message, which he quickly deleted, said he’s taking a break from Hollywood after becoming “frustrated, fed up, fried”. “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. But I sent the definitive email,” he wrote. Credit: Threads “And gotta say, 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.” After deleting the post, his comments sparked questions about what he really meant, something Krumholtz has now addressed in a lengthy statement. “Firstly, I am very well. And I feel very loved. Secondly, I never used the word ‘retiring’ or ‘quitting’. Instead, I said that I decided to put my career on hold,” he explained. “I don’t expect anyone to understand, but the outpouring of support for my decision has been deeply heartwarming. I am wildly grateful, as more than one of my biggest dreams have come true as a result of being an actor. Grateful to all who support and believe in me.” However, Krumholtz explained that the weight of those dreams and ambitions has “become surprisingly oppressive.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by David Krumholtz (@davidkrumholtz) “That’s a me problem, not a Hollywood as a whole problem. There are no rules that guarantee success, but I know this: an amazing career in this business consists of a small handful of triumphs, but not without a mountain of disappointments,” he continued. “I love my mountain of disappointments, I do, but I’m human and my mountain is starting to sting more than it used to. Need time to figure that out, let it heal. My mental health is vital to my family. My career has run the gamut. “I’m in disbelief. But I find myself at a crossroads between the inherent self involvement being a professional actor requires, and a burning desire to give more of myself to others in need, in whatever way I can.” Krumholtz finished, “And so, for the time being, I’m pursuing that goal. There’s still more work to come. Stuff to be seen. And as always, I really hope you enjoy what I’ve put out there. Just… gimme a sec.” His post has received plenty of support, including from fellow industry veterans. Halloween icon Jamie Lee Curtis responded, “A very close friend wrote a beautiful thought piece about what we all do and try to do in this industry entitled THIS IS A DANGEROUS BUSINESS. Credit: Universal Pictures “It’s also a business in flux and shapeshifting in front of our eyes. Technology combined with the continued fallout from the pandemic and the artistic corporatization industrial complex of the art form we all love, has resulted in many many many many many many many artists losing opportunities and hope. “Protect your mental health and find your bliss and know that you are respected as an artist and as a human.” Mad Men star January Jones, who starred in the 2011 film X-Men: First Class, added, “Of course we understand. I break up with acting all the time. I will be like ‘ew as if’ and then love bomb it two years later. It’s such a toxic boyfriend haha. No need to label it.” Iron Fist actor Tom Pelphrey commented, “You’re a GREAT actor, recharge that battery while I search hi and low for something to do together.” For all the latest film and TV updates and hot takes, like our Facebook page. Featured image credit: Warner Bros./Instagram/@davidkrumholtz Post navigation Next story
