“Masters of Sex” star Michael Sheen is taking time to focus on politics and here’s why that’s important

The state of our world is something many people aren’t cool with, and for obvious good reason. While some people aren’t sure what to do to change it, others are taking action. Many reports have declared that Masters of Sex and Passengers star Michael Sheen is leaving acting to fight the far-right, because activism is where his heart is right now.

But Sheen wants everyone to know that he’s not quitting acting, he’s simply becoming more involved in community issues.

Sheen’s hometown of Port Talbot in Wales voted to leave the European Union in the United Kingdom’s Brexit vote, according to The Telegraph. Sheen expressed his thoughts on Tumblr and laid out the facts about what he said and didn’t say.

"In the actual original interview I said I have become more involved with community issues back at home over the last few years and because of the political situation it’s something I would like to focus on more," Sheen explained.

WHAT I DID NOT SAY – I did one interview with The Times of London a few weeks ago, parts of which… https://t.co/e3o6NyziDB

— michael sheen 💙 (@michaelsheen) December 18, 2016

When asked if his activism will get in the way of his career, he said that it might mean that he’d be working less as an actor, and possibly even stop for a bit at some point. But right now, that’s all up in the air.

"The majority of people in the U.K., including my hometown of Port Talbot, voted for Brexit," he added. "That is the will of the people and is to be respected. That is democracy...What I think must be resisted is the re-emerging spectre of fascism in the West. Our democracy must be defended and each of us needs to decide how we can contribute to that effort."

"Freedom is never more than one generation from extinction….It must be fought for, protected, and handed on…." – Ronald Reagan

— michael sheen 💙 (@michaelsheen) December 17, 2016

We completely respect Sheen’s determination to make things better. It’s certainly a lot easier to sit back and watch destruction and problems happen from afar, but that won’t affect any kind of positive change.

And it’s definitely good to know he won’t be quitting acting.