David Krumholtz, an actor known for roles including in “Oppenheimer,” says he is quitting acting or taking an indefinite break, describing himself as “Frustrated, fed up, fried.” In posts shared online, he says he is putting his career on hold and expresses concern about the financial strain of the profession, including the possibility of going “broke.”

Both outlets report that his remarks frame the decision as driven by broader dissatisfaction with how actors are treated and with the current state of the industry. NME characterizes it as an “indefinite break,” while the New York Post presents it as him “quitting” acting, but both accounts emphasize that his announcement is temporary or open-ended and grounded in frustration rather than a specific dispute with a project.

Neither outlet cites particular employers or disputes. The reports also do not provide details on any immediate next steps beyond his stated pause from acting, leaving the scope and timeline of his departure unclear.