British filmmaker Mike Leigh says he is “very likely” to retire after completing his next project, citing illness. The 83-year-old director, known for his long career in independent cinema, makes the comments while speaking at a Golden Globes-hosted event in London, where he discusses upcoming work. Multiple reports say Leigh’s next film, titled *Tender Loving Care* (also referred to as a drama expected to premiere during the autumn festival season), is likely to be his final feature.
According to *The Guardian*, Leigh has been managing myositis, an illness that affects the immune system, and this condition is influencing his ability to continue making films. Other outlets similarly report that Leigh connects his future plans to health concerns, without altering the basic timeline: he anticipates stepping back from directing after *Tender Loving Care*. The reports do not indicate any change to the film’s production status beyond his personal comments about retirement likelihood.
