At a Glance
- Culkin says he’s technically retired but returns for gigs.
- He took a decade-long break after 1994’s “Richie Rich”.
- His latest role is in the new season of “The Fallout”.
- Why it matters: It shows how a former child star balances retirement, personal growth, and selective acting choices.
Macaulay Culkin, the 45-year-old former “Home Alone” star, has clarified his approach to acting, explaining that he is “technically retired” yet ready to take on a new role when he feels drawn to it. After a decade away from the spotlight following 1994’s “Richie Rich”, he returned to the screen with a part in the new season of “The Fallout”. In recent interviews, Culkin has shared candid insights about his break, his personal life, and what drives him to act on his own terms.
Career Break and Return
Culkin first stepped away from acting after the 1994 release of “Richie Rich” at age 14, citing a desire to experience normal teenage life. He explained that he quit for nearly a decade, attending high school, falling in love, and drinking for the first time. During that period, he reflected on the freedom to play video games all day and to spend time with peers.
- Normal teenage experiences
- Freedom to play video games
- Spending time with peers
Macaulay Culkin said:
> “Technically, I’m retired right now,”
> “I retire and then, if I find something I like, I unretire, do that, and I immediately retire afterwards. Every gig is my last.”
Macaulay Culkin added:
> “I quit for nearly a decade,”
> “Just went to high school, fell in love, got drunk for the first time, things like that.”
Personal Reflections
When asked about his mindset during the break, Culkin said he was “doneskies” and hoped others had made their money because “there’s no more coming from me.” He also noted that he had never worked with people his own age and longed to attend school and have contemporaries.
Macaulay Culkin explained:
> “When I was younger, I never worked with people my own age,”
> “I had a yearning to go to school, to have contemporaries and things like that.”
Macaulay Culkin said:
> “I was doneskies,”
> “I hope you all made your money because there’s no more coming from me.”
Macaulay Culkin reflected:
> “I was kind of just drifting around, and tried to figure out what I wanted out of life and so forth,”
> “This was a calling that found me. I didn’t find it. I wanted to explore that in a different way, on my terms.”
Current Projects
Culkin returned to acting with a role in the new season of “The Fallout”, a series that marks his first major project in years. He also recently appeared on the August 7 episode of “Hot Ones”, discussing his life as a dad, his relationship with Brenda Song, and his iconic role in “Home Alone”.
Key Takeaways
- Culkin is “technically retired” but open to selective roles.
- He took a decade-long break after “Richie Rich” to live a normal teenage life.
- His latest work is the new season of “The Fallout” and a Hot Ones interview.
This story was reported by Jordan M. Lewis at News Of Philadelphia.
