Actor Bryan Cranston clarifies he is not retiring

US actor Bryan Cranston during a photocall for the film 'Asteroid City' at the 76th edition of the Cannes Film Festival on May 24, 2023. Photo: AFP

Actor Bryan Cranston on June 9 clarified that he is not retiring, but plans to take a "pause" after his 70th birthday in 2026.

Cranston, known for his Emmy award-winning portrayal of Walter White in the HBO series Breaking Bad, wrote on Instagram that taking a break would allow him to spend more time with his wife Robin and give him "a sort of 'reset' in his career".