Arnold Jerocki/Getty Michael Douglas says he's "enjoying" his hiatus from acting and focusing on producing and his family Douglas' last role was playing Benjamin Franklin on the Apple TV+ mini-series in 2024 Douglas said that while he's not ruling out acting again, he doesn't have a "burning desire" to continue doing it Michael Douglasis not in a rush to get in front of the camera again. The 80-year-old actor, who last appeared as Benjamin Franklin in the Apple TV+ mini-seriesFranklinin 2024, is taking some time away from acting to focus on producing and his personal life. "I'm enjoying my hiatus and enjoying my life," Douglas toldDeadlineof his time away from the screen. "It was overwhelming running the production company and acting at the same time." Kym Illman/Getty Douglas runs Further Films, an independent production company founded in 1997, which has produced films likeDon't Say a Word, One Night at McCool's, Swimfanand more. When it comes to acting, Douglas also made it clear that he isn't taking the notion off the table. "If something good comes up that I really like. But I don't feel a burning desire," he admitted. "I'm still producing. I still love bringing people together." Douglas got the blockbuster treatment playing Dr. Hank Pym in Marvel'sAnt-Manfilms, the most recent of which was 2023'sAnt-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. But he's not interested in returning to the role. Zade Rosenthal/Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures/Courtesy Everett "I don't think so. I had the experience, and I was excited to do it," he shared. "I'd never done a green screen picture before." He also acted alongside his sonCameron Douglas, 46, in the not-yet-released projectBlood Knot.But Michael couldn't offer up any details on when audiences would get to see it, simply noting, "I believe it's looking for distribution." Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The two-time Oscar winner is best known for his roles inWall Street, Fatal Attraction, Behind the Candelabraand more. In addition to focusing on producing, Michael has also been getting in some quality family time with his wifeCatherine Zeta-Jonesand their kidsDylan Douglas, 24, andCarys Douglas, 22. Catherine Zeta Jones/Instagram Back in September, Zeta-Jones shared a photo golfing with Michael, writing, "Go Green!! Weekend away!! Happy wife, happy life!" The couple recentlycelebrated their 24th wedding anniversaryin November, with Michael writing on Instagram, "24 years ago my darling; wow was I a lucky guy! Happy Anniversary Catherine!" Read the original article onPeople
