Michael caine Returns for ‘Last Witch Hunter’ Sequel, Defying Retirement Claims
Los Angeles, CA – Michael Caine is set to reprise his role as Kaulder in a sequel to the 2015 fantasy action film The Last Witch Hunter, effectively emerging from retirement once again. The news arrives as a surprise, given Caine’s repeated pronouncements over the past several years that he had stepped away from acting.
Caine, 91, had previously indicated The last Witch Hunter might be his final film, telling BBC Radio 4’s Today programme in 2023, “I’ve figured, I’ve had a picture where I’ve played the lead and it’s got amazing reviews. The only parts I’m likely to get now are old men, 90-year-old men, maybe 85. And I thought, ‘Well, I might as well leave with all this – I’ve got wonderful reviews. What have I got to beat this?'” However, he also expressed uncertainty, questioning his ability to continue memorizing lines and enjoying the demands of filmmaking.”No! But the point is, can you do it? Can you remember all the lines? I’ve got used to not working and staying in bed till 11am and staying out late at night. I love it.”
The original The Last Witch Hunter, starring alongside Vin Diesel, garnered mixed reviews but proved successful internationally and has found a continued audience on streaming platforms, including Netflix, where it was reported as one of their most-watched titles last year. Details regarding the sequel’s plot and release date remain undisclosed.
Caine’s previous attempts at retirement have been similarly punctuated by reconsiderations. In 2019, he announced a role as Charles Darwin in a film project that ultimately did not materialize. Despite a two-year absence from the screen,Caine has remained active in the public sphere through writing thrillers,publishing his memoir,and engaging on social media. his return to acting joins a trend of veteran performers revisiting their careers, as exemplified by Daniel Day-Lewis’s upcoming film Anemone, his first in eight years.
