Actor David Krumholtz has clarified that he is pausing his acting career rather than retiring, after earlier social media posts sparked reports he was quitting the industry entirely. In an Instagram statement, the "Oppenheimer" and "Supergirl" star said he never used the words "retiring" or "quitting", explaining instead that he has "decided to put my career on hold" to focus on a "burning desire" to help others in need.

Krumholtz described feeling worn down by the "mountain of disappointments" that accompanies a career built on a small number of triumphs, saying the setbacks are "starting to sting more" and that his mental health is a priority for his family. The clarification follows a now-deleted Threads post from Monday in which he cited fears about being unable to keep fighting for roles he felt exploited his talent for diminishing pay. He said there is "still more work to come" and thanked fans for their support, while stressing this is a temporary step rather than a permanent exit from acting.