Richard Gere Stuns Fans With Surprise New Film Announcement—Everything We Know So Far

INTRODUCTION Hollywood veteran Richard Gere is embracing a Mediterranean chapter, revealing why life in Spain feels “a lot less stressed” while still longing for the buzz of New York City. The 76-year-old shared fresh insights during the DOC NYC Visionaries Tribute Luncheon, adding new texture to a relocation story that continues to captivate fans worldwide. WHY RICHARD GERE CHOSE SPAIN Gere and his wife, Spanish publicist-activist Alejandra Silva, officially moved their young family to Madrid in 2024 after scouting properties across the Iberian Peninsula. According to Gere, the draw is twofold: Spain’s “very warm and open” culture and a slower daily rhythm that “just understands life differently from the U.S.”. The actor regularly praises local food, late-night plaza gatherings and the chance to raise children—Alexander, 5, and James, 4—amid extended Spanish family. FAMILY LIFE AWAY FROM HOLLYWOOD Silva, 42, echoed that sentiment in a recent interview, saying the couple are “happier than ever” and bonded by shared environmental projects and spiritual values. Gere’s eldest son, Homer James, 25, from his marriage to Carey Lowell, frequently visits but keeps his home base in the States. WHAT THE ACTOR MISSES ABOUT NEW YORK Despite the Iberian bliss, Gere admits that Manhattan’s “energy” remains addictive, especially after decades of filming classics like “Pretty Woman” and “American Gigolo” on East-Coast sets. He still owns property near Central Park and flies back for industry events, balancing European serenity with the electric pulse of Broadway openings and charity galas. A WIDER CELEBRITY MIGRATION? Gere’s relocation underscores a growing trend of A-listers seeking European bases for quality of life and privacy. Analysts say Spain’s new digital-nomad visa, attractive tax breaks, and elite international schools are accelerating the shift—factors that could keep Gere and family anchored there for years to come. WHAT’S NEXT FOR GERE Professionally, Gere wraps shooting on the eco-thriller “Sea of Silence” early next year, with post-production set in Barcelona. Personally, he plans to spend the holidays in Galicia, sampling regional seafood and, as he joked, “perfecting my castellano.” Fans may see fewer paparazzi shots on Fifth Avenue, but updates from sun-kissed Spanish plazas are quickly filling the gap—proving that Gere’s European adventure is only gaining momentum.