In a dramatic twist to the entertainment world, Steve Martin, the comedy legend and cinematic icon, has declared his departure from the acting scene, closing a chapter that spanned decades of laughter and memorable roles.

At 75, he poignantly notes, “Once you get to 75, there’s not a lot left to learn, there’s only more mistakes.” Currently shining in “Only Murders in the Building” with Martin Short and Selena Gomez, he intends this project to be his curtain call. Martin’s decision, underscored by an Emmy nomination for his latest role, signals the end of an era. “This is, weirdly, it,” he revealed, leaving fans and the film industry to grapple with the departure of a true maestro of comedy and acting.