10 Big Actors Who Are Skipping Movies In 2018

10. Michael Keaton

Next Movie: Dumbo (2019)

Though he never officially took a break from acting, it felt like Michael Keaton was fully absent from our screens for the better part of the 21st Century.

During this time, he never starred in a notable blockbuster that got the masses excited, turned in a performance that generated awards buzz, or made a film that was, well, super high up on the quality scale.

But he was still making movies - they just never gained any significant traction.

However, in 2014, his career was given a massive adrenaline boost. His leading role in Oscar-favourite Birdman propelled Keaton back to the top of the A-list pile, and he continued his resurgence with parts in The Founder, Spotlight, Spider-Man: Homecoming and American Assassin.

He's had a busy few years, and you'd think he'd want this hot streak to continue. But strangely, Keaton doesn't have anything slated for release this year - not even a TV show or short film - and will next be seen in 2019's Tim Burton-directed Dumbo.