Why John Cusack Stepped Away from Hollywood's Spotlight

John Cusack opened up about why he’s largely taken a step back from Hollywood.

The “Being John Malkovich” star, 60, said he wanted to tell stories without studio executives weighing in, prompting him to write his upcoming graphic novel “Momo.”

“I always thought [graphic novels] were the closest things to film, really,” he told Variety at San Diego Comic-Con on Friday. “You’re picking out shots, they’re so cinematic.”