Director Mike Leigh likely to retire after his next film due to illness
3 sources·Updated July 29, 2026
Mike Leigh retirement
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- NME·1h agoLegendary British director Mike Leigh set to retire after next film
The 83-year-old filmmaker opened up about illness affecting his work
Read at NME → - Variety·2h agoMike Leigh Says It’s ‘Very Likely’ He’ll Retire After Next Film Due to Illness
Mike Leigh, one of the independent movie world’s most celebrated directors with a career spanning six decades and wins including multiple BAFTA and both a Palme d’Or and Golden Lion, has said he’s likely to be hanging up his filmmaking boots. Speaking at a Golden Globes-hosted…
Read at Variety → - Guardian UK·15h agoDirector Mike Leigh likely to retire after his next film due to illness
Film-maker’s drama Tender Loving Care ‘likely’ his final one as he manages myositis, a disease affecting immune system Film-maker Mike Leigh has said his next film is likely to be his last. According to Indiewire, the Oscar-nominated writer-director was speaking at a recent…
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