Tilda Swinton, 64, teases retirement as she promotes her latest film The Room Next Door

Tilda Swinton, 64, teases retirement as she promotes her latest film The Room Next Door

As a devoted admirer of Tilda Swinton, I find myself utterly captivated by her enigmatic and intriguing journey through the world of cinema. Her unique approach to each role and project, often hinting at it being her swan song, adds an air of mystique that keeps us on our toes.


Tilda Swinton often considers her next film could be her swan song.

In an interview with Elle, the 64-year-old actress who is co-starring alongside Julianne Moore, also 64, in “The Room Next Door,” expressed that she has long planned for each film to be her last.

In this drama directed and co-written by Pedro Almodóvar, a talented British actress portrays a character who is a war correspondent. This character receives a diagnosis of stage three cancer.

Martha, her character, reaches out to Ingrid (Moore) following years of separation, making a unique plea as she nears the end of her life.

The film was awarded the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival, making it a strong candidate for recognition during the approaching awards season in Hollywood.

Swinton shared her reason for treating every project as if it were her final one: “I don’t want to tempt fate since I’ve enjoyed every moment, from beginning to end,” she said in an interview.

Tilda Swinton, 64, teases retirement as she promotes her latest film The Room Next Door

I’ve often pondered, ‘That seems like a fitting finale, let’s call it quits when we’re at our best.’ Today, I share that sentiment. I believe The Room Next Door will be my final film.

‘Let’s see if anything else happens,’ she said.

Something did happen.  Swinton recently wrapped work on The Ballad of a Small Player.

It’s a psychological drama co-starring Colin Farrell and Fala Chen. 

In another movie titled “The End,” she portrays the role of a mother belonging to a rich household residing within a salt mine. Their tranquil existence is disrupted upon meeting an unfamiliar figure.

Swinton attributed her long career in the film industry to the strong bonds she formed with her fellow cast and crew members, considering them like family.

She expressed her deep appreciation, mentioning that if she hadn’t persisted in locating these families, she might not have retained her passion for work, according to the publication.

I don’t view myself as just a cog in the machine of industry, as it often categorizes individuals based on their specific abilities. Instead, my strength, if I possess any, lies in identifying and working with others.

Tilda Swinton, 64, teases retirement as she promotes her latest film The Room Next Door
Tilda Swinton, 64, teases retirement as she promotes her latest film The Room Next Door
Tilda Swinton, 64, teases retirement as she promotes her latest film The Room Next Door

The multi-talented actress made her debut in the Marvel cinematic universe through 2016’s Doctor Strange, and reappeared in 2019’s Avengers: Endgame. This appearance appears to have boosted her appeal among young film enthusiasts.

The Oscar winner was ‘doing a night shoot (in Mexico) and all these street kids came up and flocked around me, because they’d seen the [first] Narnia film. And I thought, ‘How amazing.”

‘Maybe Marvel fans will come and see an Almodóvar film,’ she suggested. 

In cinemas starting December 20, you’ll find “The Room Next Door”. Starting December 6, catch a first look at “The End”, with wider release from December 13 onwards.

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2024-11-17 03:53

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