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Woody Allen denies reports of retirement

Woody Allen denies reports of retirement
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A spokesperson for Woody Allen denies that the veteran director has announced his retirement.

A representative for Woody Allen has clarified comments from the veteran director suggesting that he had decided to retire.

The 86-year-old has a career in film stretching back to the 1960s and his movies have been nominated for 53 Academy Awards, winning 12 times.

In an interview with Spanish newspaper La Vanguardia last week, Allen indicated that his next film - shot entirely in French - would be his last as he is keen to dedicate more time to writing.

In a statement, however, his spokesperson said: "Woody Allen never said he was retiring, not did he say he was writing another novel.

"He said he was thinking about not making films as making films that go straight or very quickly to streaming platforms is not so enjoyable for him, as he is a great lover of the cinema experience.

"Currently, he has no intention of retiring and is very excited to be in Paris shooting his new movie, which will be the 50th."

Called Wasp 22, the film is due for release at some point in 2023.

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