the excuse

This A list comic actor is correct in his assumption that studios will not press him to go out and promote new projects for which he is hired.

They would not anyone saying they are being detrimental to his mental health.

What they will also do, is (s)top hiring him and will use the excuse they are worried about his mental health.

Jonah Hill

Jonah Hill Will No Longer Promote His Films to Avoid Anxiety Attacks: ‘Important Step to Protect Myself’

Jonah Hill is getting candid about his mental health.

In an open letter penned to fans, the Wolf of Wall Street actor, 38, revealed that he will not promote his upcoming documentary, Stutz – which he directed – when it hits the film festival circuit later this year. Hill also wrote that he will skip press tours and public events for upcoming projects, citing his years-long battle with anxiety and panic attacks as part of his decision.

“I have finished directing my second film, a documentary about me and my therapist which explores mental health in general called Stutz. The whole purpose of making this film is to give therapy and the tools I’ve learned in therapy to a wide audience for private use through an entertaining film,” Hill began his letter, per Rolling Stone.

Continued Hill: “Through this journey of self-discovery within the film, I have come to the understanding that I have spent nearly 20 years experiencing anxiety attacks, which are exacerbated by media appearances and public-facing events.” – Source