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MORTENSEN: 'NO MORE MOVIES'
VIGGO MORTENSEN has vowed to give up making movies - because promoting them leaves him exhausted.
The 50 year old has starred in numerous films and TV shows since launching his acting career in 1985, most notably as Aragorn in the Lord of the Rings franchise.
But the star insists the gruelling promotional schedule for each new release is leaving him shattered - and it's spurred him on to quit the industry.
Mortensen tells Britain's The Times newspaper, “In the past week I’ve been from L.A. to Japan to Korea to Poland to here. It’s ridiculous! It’s not a healthy way to be. But, as it happens, I’m taking measures to change that.
“No more movies. I haven’t said yes to one in over a year. I’ve been in all these well-received movies and it seems like I should be doing some more, but there’s other things I want to do. It’s not the right time.
"If it all dries up now, I've had a good run."
06 April 2009 12:25
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screen name:
Bluechild 
(2)
posted on 07/04/2009 09:18
I don't believe it. Tabloid press just need to say something provocative. This
is only one part of the truth. Viggo wants to take a break. I understand, he
had really, really gruelling schedule for several years and he has so many
other activities and interests and friends and also family...he need some time
to do other things. But what about Eastern Promises sequel? And what about The
Hobbit movies? I don't think he is going to give up these opportunities. He can
live without acting, but only if he has a reason to do so. The king will return
someday :-))
Anyway, I wish him good luck and healthy life!
screen name:
abse 
(37)
posted on 06/04/2009 15:55
i really felt sad when i read the topic,, does that mean that we won't see ur
beautiful face on screen,,?
but whatever that is u wanna do just do it,,and i wish u all the best and that
everything would as u want it to..
LOVE U VIGGO.. :-**
