Jonah Hill has announced that he will not be promoting his upcoming documentary film or upcoming projects for the foreseeable future to avoid the anxiety attacks he often suffers during press tours. .
The 38-year-old actor wrote an open letter, sharing and explaining his decision to indefinitely stop promoting new films to focus on his mental health.
Hill — whose new documentary “Sputz” focuses on his mental health struggles — has spent nearly two decades suffering from anxiety exacerbated by media appearances and public events.
"Through this journey of self-discovery in the film, I have come to understand that I have suffered from anxiety attacks for nearly 20 years. The seizures are exacerbated by media appearances and public events,” writes Hill. An open letter originally published by Deadline.
Hill's documentary focuses on his struggle with mental health and features his own therapist.
I learned in therapy to a wide audience for private use through entertaining films," he added in the open letter.
Hill said, " Stutz" will have its world premiere at the prestigious film festival in the fall.
"But you won't see me promoting this or any forthcoming film while I take this important step to protect myself," he wrote. "You can't be true to yourself or the film if you go out and advertise and you feel bad."
"I hope the work speaks for itself," he added. rice field.
The "21 Jump Street" actor added that he is lucky to have time away from work to focus on his mental health.
"I usually cringe at letters and statements like this, but I understand that I have a few privileges where I can afford to take time off," Hill wrote.
He said the open letter was not only a means of getting the news of his nondisclosure decision, but that more people
"I hope that this letter and 'Stutz' will make it more normal for people to talk and act on this subject," he said. "So they can take steps to make them feel better and help people see their problems more clearly in their lives."[38]
He said he hopes "Stuz" will help New Yorkers and those struggling with mental health.
