Steve Martin sets the record straight about his future career plans and potential retirement following previous viral comments: 'That kind of is my retirement — that’s what it’s going to look like.'
Steve Martin, coming off an Emmy nomination for Only Murders in the Building, has reassessed earlier comments about his impending retirement. Beginning his career as an off-beat, zany stand-up comic in the 1970s, Martin blossomed into one of the most bankable comedy stars of a generation.
SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY At 77 years old, Martin has reinvented himself yet again as the star of Hulu's Emmy-nominated Only Murders in the Building. The series, also starring Selena Gomez and Martin Short, mixes the actor's trademark dry humor with excellent mystery writing and genuine suspense. Through two seasons, Only Murders has been a hit for Hulu, and has reinvigorated Martin's name recognition thanks to his role as executive producer and creator of the show.
"It’s a little overstated. They asked me, ‘Do you think about retirement?’ I said, ‘Well this is it. I’m doing a television show, I’ve got a book coming out and I’m touring with [Short]. That kind of is my retirement — that’s what it’s going to look like." This clarification comes on the heels of the concern many people online had after last month's Hollywood Reporter article was taken partially out of context. Amusingly enough, the care for Martin's continued work was echoed by Short, who added, "I can't imagine him ever retiring. I hope not, because then you know what happens to me," jokingly crossing his neck with a finger.
Ultimately, Martin's clarification seems like an attempt by the actor to ensure that his forthcoming work will stand on its own. With Only Murders in the Building season 3 in development and having been skillfully set up in the show's season 2 finale, any air of finality around Martin's work on the series could be the wrong kind of press.
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