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Director Mike Leigh likely to retire after his next film due to illness

The Guardian UK Tuesday 28 July 2026, 20:01 UTC By Benjamin Lee 1 min read
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Film-maker’s drama Tender Loving Care ‘likely’ his final one as he manages myositis, a disease affecting immune systemFilm-maker Mike Leigh has said his next film is likely to be his last. According to Indiewire, the Oscar-nominated writer-director was speaking at a recent Golden Globes-hosted roundtable in London about his next film Tender Loving Care, a drama set to premiere during this fall festival season.

Film-maker’s drama Tender Loving Care ‘likely’ his final one as he manages myositis, a disease affecting immune system

Film-maker Mike Leigh has said his next film is likely to be his last.

According to Indiewire, the Oscar-nominated writer-director was speaking at a recent Golden Globes-hosted roundtable in London about his next film Tender Loving Care, a drama set to premiere during this fall festival season.

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