Actor Antonio Banderas rejects the idea of retiring as he celebrates his 65th birthday.
In an exciting turn of events, the renowned actor Antonio Banderas, known for his iconic roles in films like "The Mask of Zorro", "Desperado", and "Philadelphia", has no plans to slow down as he turns 65.
Recently, Banderas gave an interview to Spanish daily El País for his birthday, where he expressed that he might be doing things he shouldn't be doing. Despite this, the actor is as passionate as ever about his craft.
The interview, published on Sunday, also revealed that Banderas has been taking music theory classes, having recently bought a piano for himself. This newfound love for music adds another dimension to his already versatile career.
Looking ahead, Banderas has several exciting film projects in the pipeline. He will be playing the antagonist Santiago Moncada in the highly anticipated "Uncharted 2" (2026), starring alongside Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg. Banderas is also listed in the cast of "Paddington in Peru" (2025) and "The Amateur" (2025), although details about his specific roles in these films are limited.
Banderas spent part of the summer filming a biopic of Anthony Bourdain in Boston. Additionally, he is currently running a theater he opened in his hometown of Malaga, Spain.
Despite a heart attack in 2017, Banderas is advised by doctors to continue with his activities. Back when he was 20, Banderas believed that 65-year-olds walked with a cane. However, he has proven this notion wrong, as he continues to work at what he loves.
It seems that retirement comes "later" for Antonio Banderas, as he continues to make a significant impact in the world of cinema.
Films: - Uncharted 2 (2026) — Supporting antagonist role - Paddington in Peru (2025) — Cast member, role unspecified - The Amateur (2025) — Cast member, role unspecified
Theater: - No current publicly available information about planned theatrical roles.
This summary reflects the most recent confirmed projects from publicly available sources as of August 2025.
- Antonio Banderas, despite a heart attack in 2017 and turning 65, is defying expectations and continuing his active career in film, with projects such as "Uncharted 2" (2026), where he will play the antagonist Santiago Moncada, and "Paddington in Peru" (2025) and "The Amateur" (2025), both of which he is cast in, though specific roles are undisclosed.
- Banderas's passion for his craft doesn't stop at films, as he recently took up music theory classes after purchasing a piano and has added another dimension to his versatile career.
- In addition to his film and music pursuits, Banderas is also running a theater he opened in his hometown of Malaga, Spain, and has shown no signs of slowing down, proving that retirement comes "later" for him.
