Woody Allen announces retirement to focus on writing and consider publishing novels


1905 Movie News Famous director Woody Allen officially announced his retirement. According to foreign media reports, he, who is filming in Europe, has decided to officially retire after his 50th film "Wasp 22". And he is currently shooting the film in Europe.


Previously, Woody Allen had seriously considered retiring after his 50th film. Judging from the current situation, the 86-year-old has successfully implemented his plan. However, taking a break does not mean no longer working. Allen has not stopped working and will spend most of his time writing, and his next work will be a novel. Woody Allen, born in Brooklyn, New York in 1935, is an American director, screenwriter, and actor. In 1964, he wrote and acted in the comedy "How's the Cat Recently", which officially entered the entertainment industry. Then he established himself in the entertainment industry with high-speed filming. Woody Allen basically releases a new film every year, and the output is stable while maintaining his own characteristics, which is why his fans have always supported him. During his 58-year career as a director, he has shot many classics. Movies such as "Annie Hall" (1976), "Manhattan" (1979), "Purple Rose of Cairo" (1985), "Midnight in Paris" (2011) are well known to moviegoers.


And his finale, "Wasp 22," will be produced entirely in Europe, with dialogue in French, and a story similar to "Match Point." Currently, the release date of the film has not been determined.