Not to be cynical, but just wait until he's offered an obscene amount of money to play Lex Luthor again. Then perhaps his career interest will re-kindle.

Richard, Long Beach , California

Spacey says these things because his last few films have tanked - he can't open a film to save himself! Now that he has stopped going to the parks after midnight, London seems to agree with him. Or could it be that this past season at the Old Vic was not as bad as the prior seasons?

Garry, Lonfon, UK

I am very saddened that Kevin is giving up acting. Such a talent. I can see where he's coming from though. He's got both a Supporting Oscar (for The Usual Suspects) and the Best Oscar (for American Beauty)...can't top that! He LOVES to act on stage and sounds completly fulfilled by his running London's Old Vic.

As long as he drops in on David Letterman once in a while, I guess I can 'cope'. Luv ya Kevin!!!!

Joan Lee, Lowell, MA

I hope he keeps his options open, if a good film is offered! I would not be able to see him in the theatre & miss seeing him in films!
Edie, Washingto, USA

Edie Adams, Spokane, WA

It is a wonderfull thing to be able to do what you love to do and in which you are very good at it. We will miss him on the "silver screen" though. Bon Chance

Richard Kahn, North Bergen, USA/NJ

Note: the headline is inaccurate. He didn't say he was giving up acting, he said he wasn't appearing in any more films.

Pegatha, Auburn, AL, USA

He's a marvelous actor, and will be missed. Sadly, too few of us will be able to see him on stage. I wish him great success and, while it's not difficult to understand this decision, I hope he keeps his mind and options open in case any actually good screen roles come his way.

Soni, Keizer, OR

The film industry's loss will be theatres gain.

Antony, Cambridge,