The 38-year-old, who is known for starring in films like ’21 Jump Street’ and ‘The Wolf of Wall Street,’ will look at mental health and how his job affects his anxiety in his upcoming documentary Stutz .
“I’ve just finished directing my second film, a documentary about me and my mental health therapist called ‘Stutz’. The whole purpose of this film is to make therapy and the tools I learned in therapy available to a wide audience for personal use through an entertaining film,” he said in a statement released to Deadline on Wednesday became.
“Through this journey of self-discovery within film, I have come to the conclusion that I have spent almost 20 years experiencing anxiety attacks that are exacerbated by media appearances and public events,” added Hill.
In light of this, the actor said he won’t be promoting the documentary to “protect” himself, although he said he “can’t wait to share it with audiences around the world in the hope that it will.” help will fight.”
“If I made myself sicker by going out and doing publicity, I wouldn’t be true to myself or the movie,” said the actor, who directed the film, which he hopes will “speak for itself.” .
The same goes for his other upcoming projects.
Hill was last seen in the 2021 film Don’t Look Up, which was nominated for four Oscars. He is set to star in the comedy You People, which is currently in post-production and is expected to premiere later this year.
“I understand that I’m one of the privileged few who can afford to take some time off. I will not lose my job while I work on my anxiety,” he said.
“With this letter and with ‘Stutz’ I hope that it will become more normal for people to talk and act about these things. So that they can take steps to feel better about themselves, and so that the people in their lives better understand their issues,” Hill added.
Last year, the actor opened up about his insecurities about his body image, telling his followers on Instagram, “I kindly ask you not to comment on my body.”
Hill isn’t the first celebrity to reveal mental health issues.
On Sunday, “Spider-Man: No Way Home” star Tom Holland said he was taking a break from social media because of the “detrimental effects” on his mental state. Last year, actor Ryan Reynolds spoke about the impact fear has had on his life and work. He described fear, which he said developed during childhood, as “an engine for creativity, but it also has its own cloud and veil of darkness.” And in April, singer Camila Cabello spoke about the ” crippling” fear she felt while making her album “Familia”. She is in a better place now, she said, adding that she attributes it to her vulnerability and efforts to heal.
For help, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). There is also a crisis text line. For crisis support in Spanish, call 1-888-628-9454.