Overview
- The Breaking Bad star said he is not retiring and will "hit the pause button for a year" after turning 70.
- He cited a desire to spend sustained time with his wife, Robin Dearden, after decades of work-driven schedules.
- In interviews he discussed winding down business commitments, including closing his production banner and exploring a sale of his Dos Hombres mezcal stake.
- He signaled plans to step away from work calls and social media and to live part of the year in France.
- Outlets cite a new GQ interview and his social-media post published around his 70th birthday as the basis for the announcement.