Petteri Summanen, a veteran Finnish actor aged 56, recently revealed in a press conference during the promotional event for 'Sori siitä 2' that he has found himself without work. He expressed that he has had to dive into new or familiar hobbies as he now has more free time. Summanen indicated that his experience reflects a larger trend of silence within the acting industry, which he has directly felt after the production of 'Lapin sota,' his last film prior to the New Year. Since then, he has largely been in a waiting period regarding new acting roles.

In addition to his decreased acting opportunities, Summanen has explored alternative avenues such as promotional work, voice acting, and he has finally been able to bring his personal script back into consideration. Despite these endeavors, he candidly shared that the atmosphere in the industry has become increasingly quiet compared to previous years. He acknowledges the inherent uncertainty of freelance acting career paths but emphasized that the current situation appears to be particularly challenging.

The actor’s reflections contribute to a broader conversation about job security within the creative arts sector, especially in Finland, and highlight the struggles that many freelance performers face in sustaining their careers. Summanen has also engaged with fellow professionals about the difficulties they encounter, shedding light on the collective challenges artists face amidst changing industry dynamics.