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Michael Caine is reportedly returning to the spotlight once more as he’s set to reprise his role as a priest in Vin Diesel’s sequel, The Last Witch Hunter 2.
The 92-year-old Hollywood icon will be coming out of retirement for one last job, after deciding to quit stardom for good in 2023.
The actor – who has starred in over 180 movies – confirmed his retirement in 2023, following a stellar career spanning seven decades.
Michael explained his decision came after he concluded that ‘you don’t have leading men at 90.’
He told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme at the time: ‘I keep saying I’m going to retire. Well I am now.
‘I’ve figured, I’ve had a picture where I’ve played the lead and had incredible reviews… What am I going to do that will beat this?’
Michael Caine, 92, is reportedly returning to the spotlight once more as he’s set to reprise his role as a priest in Vin Diesel’s sequel, The Last Witch Hunter 2 (pictured in 2023)
Michael played Dolan, a priest who assists Vin’s warrior Kaulder as he fights to stop a plague propagated by a witch queen in 2015
According to Variety, The Last Witch Hunter sequel is being fast-tracked through development at Lionsgate and Diesel’s production banner One Race Films.
Michael played Dolan, a priest who assists Vin’s warrior Kaulder as he fights to stop a plague propagated by a witch queen in 2015.
Vin is already confirmed to return as lead character.
Daily Mail has contacted Michael’s representatives for comment.
Although Michael’s role reprisal hasn’t been finalised, Michael was spotted enjoying lunch with long-time friend and former co-star Vin in London in July.
Michael was pictured for the first time since transitioning from a Zimmer frame to a wheelchair and appeared in high spirits as Vin lovingly wheeled him around.
The lunch was filmed for an upcoming documentary about the legendary talent. A camera could be seen set up on a tripod near the table.
Vin announced the project in a June 30 Instagram post, in which he expressed his admiration for Michael, describing their long-standing friendship as ‘healing and loving.’
The actor – who has starred in over 180 movies – confirmed his retirement in 2023, following a stellar career spanning seven decades (pictured in 2023)
Vin is already confirmed to return as lead character in the sequel
Although Michael’s role reprisal hasn’t been finalised, Michael was spotted enjoying lunch with long-time friend and former co-star Vin in London in July (pictured together in 2015)
The nature of the project is not yet known, but Vin expressed excitement about sharing more information about it in the future.
Michael started acting on stage in 1953 and in films in 1956, appearing in many small, uncredited roles.
The thespian gained recognition in the 1960s for his roles in Zulu (1964), The Ipcress File (1965), Alfie (1966), and The Italian Job (1969).
He won Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actor for Hannah and Her Sisters (1986) and The Cider House Rules (1999).
