Cranston says he’ll retire in 2026

Bryan Cranston is planning his exit from Hollywood because he’s ready to spend some quality time with his wife, Robin Dearden.

Cranston revealed in a Thursday profile published by British GQ that he’d be stepping away from acting in 2026.

According to GQ, the Emmy-winning actor is planning to shut down his production company and sell his half of Dos Hombres, the mezcal venture he launched in 2019 with “Breaking Bad” co-star Aaron Paul. And then? Bon voyage to Cranston and his wife, who likely will spend their time enjoying baguettes and fromage in France.

While accepting the Emmy Award in 2008 for his portrayal of Walter White in “Breaking Bad,” Cranston thanked his wife, saying, “You keep me grounded and sane so that I can go insane and work.” And in 2014, he expressed his love of his craft, saying, “I love to act, it is a passion of mine, and I will do it until my last breath.”

Whether Cranston will eventually return from his 2026 exit from the industry is unclear, but he seems certain that his time will be well spent focusing on his marriage.

“I want to change the paradigm once again,” he said. “For the last 24 years, Robin has led her life holding onto my tail. She’s been the plus-one, she’s been the wife of a celebrity. She’s had to pivot and adjust her life based on mine.”