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Older male actors struggle to find quality film roles

Hollywood seems to be turning its back on older male actors, as evidenced by Robert De Niro taking many forgettable straight-to-streaming roles. Even collaborations with directors like Martin Scorsese, which produced critically acclaimed work, are now anomalies in his career. Other great actors like Al Pacino and Dustin Hoffman also struggle to find quality parts, often resorting to action films or retiring.

By BriefTea Editorial · 28 August 2026 at 16:43

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