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Brad Pitt Clarifies Quitting Remark: 'I Want To Produce'

First Posted: 11/14/11 11:09 AM ET Updated: 11/15/11 10:38 AM ET

UPDATE: Brad Pitt has clarified his comments, saying that he is interested in producing films.

Just like his partner, Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt has put a timestamp on his acting career.

During an interview with Australia's "60 Minutes," one of the most respected and recognizable figures in Hollywood said he wants to call it quits in three years.

Brad, no! What about all the good times? What about the pranks? What about saving random ladies' lives on-set?

What will happen once Brad Pitt bows out from acting?

"Hell if I know," said the "Moneyball" star. "I am really enjoying the producing side and development of stories and putting those pieces together. And getting stories to the plate that might have had a tougher time otherwise."

Of course, as he's mentioned before, he's got another job: Being a dad.

He spoke about having most the famous family ever but also how they're forced to "live behind a gate." He also referenced their talked-about household silliness.

"Those late nights are so fun when one of them's up or those mornings when they get up and make pancakes or something. That's what it's about."

But his fatherly duties have also influenced his career moves.

"If I'm choosing a film now, I want it to be maybe less immature than things I have done in the past. I'm very conscious, when they're adults I want it to mean something to them. I want them to think, "Dad’s alright." It changes everything. Everything. And it's so damn interesting."

It certainly is, Brad -- don't go!

For more upsetting news about Pitt's departure from acting, click over to Us Weekly.

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UPDATE: Brad Pitt has clarified his comments, saying that he is interested in producing films. Just like his partner, Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt has put a timestamp on his acting career. During ...
UPDATE: Brad Pitt has clarified his comments, saying that he is interested in producing films. Just like his partner, Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt has put a timestamp on his acting career. During ...
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08:55 AM on 11/16/2011
I blame Anniston for this tragedy!!! How can I live without seeing him on the screen!??! (Obligatory anti-Anniston comment with pro-Brad side-note.)

No need to thank me. ;-)
11:28 AM on 11/16/2011
beware of by-the-sea with that remark.. she's and avid Aniston fan and will hunt you down on HP for making any nasty remarks against her girl..
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Happiness hit her like a bullet in the back...
03:44 PM on 11/16/2011
Do you dream about me too? It's strange how much you bring me up to other people. Jealousy is a terrible thing. Oh, and I like Aniston as much as the next actress. What I don't like is the over the top hate toward her from people with no clue about who she is. It's pathetic.
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PoliticalJunkie65
"Buzzinga!"
04:46 PM on 11/16/2011
You mentioned "you know who"...EVERYONE DRINK! SIP!
09:12 PM on 11/15/2011
I was so totally turned of by the way he speaks, he is cute but sounds a little not so there when he speaks. I like Jolie better in movies then him :)
Karama
Procrastinator
07:19 PM on 11/15/2011
I saw Moneyball last night. It was more than two hours, but it didn't feel like it. Really enjoyed it!
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ethiopia1a
I want to take Lady Karma out for drinks and treat
01:05 PM on 11/15/2011
He's to saucy to leave the screen. I'd take Brad Pitt over youth any day...
11:29 AM on 11/16/2011
surprised you didn't get any backlash from you know who..
12:19 PM on 11/15/2011
No one really cares if your leaving Brad, no need to clarify.
Karama
Procrastinator
06:54 PM on 11/15/2011
No one? Did you ask everybody?
claraluz
Per aspera ad astra!
10:39 AM on 11/15/2011
Gotta wait a whole three years??? Bummer!!
10:37 AM on 11/15/2011
I think he can afford to retire compared to other people suffering try to survive
Karama
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07:25 PM on 11/15/2011
He is not retiring. Now his plan is to be an actor for three more years, and then go on producing movies. He can also change his mind. It's normal. I change my mind ALL THE TIME!
11:31 AM on 11/16/2011
seems there's lots of money in it.. so who's to blame, not him..
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Okey Umez
Walk the Walk.
10:23 AM on 11/15/2011
Dude has a movie coming out. It's all about publicity.
10:05 AM on 11/15/2011
Life sure is strange, we all look at a picture and see different things, listen to Brad's interview and hearing different things. Most professional regardless of his/her field of study, after ten or more years of practicing always want to explore another area of what they do. Teachers wants to be principals, lawyers wants to be judges, we call that growth. Brad, he just wants to move from in front of the camera and work behind it, nothing is wrong with that.
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10:45 AM on 11/15/2011
I believe that like many stars, Brad has lived his moment as the leading man and wants to expand to production. Clint Eastwood did the same thing and he is a wonderful story teller with his movies that he has directed in the last twenty years. Redford has done the same. Who would know better about how to produce/direct/market their art than someone who has been there and done that as a Box Office Star like Pitt. Brad is almost 50, so he is re-inventing himself...so what's the gripe here??? I wish him the best and I am sure he will be doing his "humanitarian" work in the process in his own actions and his story telling.
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Drama Llama
11:33 AM on 11/15/2011
Yeah I was gonna say with Eastwood or Robert Redford.. They evolved and still gave us great memories.. Just in a different way.
Karama
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06:57 PM on 11/15/2011
Yes, I hope for him he will do as well as Clint Eastwood.
10:03 AM on 11/15/2011
If he does in fact leave, good for him!
09:11 AM on 11/15/2011
way to go brad!
i admire your guts too!
09:10 AM on 11/15/2011
Of course of the two Brad has to retire!
11:33 AM on 11/16/2011
say what?
09:02 AM on 11/15/2011
I don't understand fame and never will. I have no reason why people like Brad have to literally be prisoners. I'm sure he's just tired of the whole game.

I've seen some famous people and never in a million years did it cross my mind to run up and bug them any more than it crossed their minds to run up and bug me. They're good at what they do. Great but guess what, I'm outstanding at what I do too.
09:12 AM on 11/15/2011
better were more people to have the attitude you do...
08:10 AM on 11/15/2011
good for u brad.. take care of your kids and enjoy life. It goes by way too fast.
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08:03 AM on 11/15/2011
It's not Pitt's fault that every time he farts it's front page news. If I had his money, his wife, and his life, I'd have been long gone by now.
11:34 AM on 11/16/2011
its not all about the money.. its about the love of acting..
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11:58 AM on 11/16/2011
His love of acting apparently will lead to an early retirement.