‘Supergirl’ Star David Krumholtz Posts and Deletes Plans to Retire From Acting: ‘And Now, New Life’

Home Film News Aug 18, 2026 6:43pm PT ‘Supergirl’ Star David Krumholtz Posts and Deletes Plans to Retire From Acting: ‘And Now, New Life’ By Pat Saperstein, Jack Dunn Getty Images for Writers Guild o David Krumholtz, who played Kor-El in this year’s “Supergirl” and appeared in “Oppenheimer” and “The Studio,” said on Threads Monday that he’s done with acting and ready to start a “new life.” However, he later deleted the posts that spoke of his frustration with getting jobs in Hollywood, leading fans to speculate whether he is truly ready to turn in his SAG/AFTRA card. Krumholtz, who also starred in “Addams Family Values,” wrote, “I kinda sorta put my acting career on hold the other day. It’s been something I’ve been petrified to do for years. Specifically, the fear was that I’d go broke and not be able to handle being out of the game.” Related Stories Mariska Hargitay Says Jalen Brunson Is 'Definitely' Getting a Role in 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit': 'It's Happening'