Damian Lewis discusses his switch in profession

He has a record out.

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After his wife Helen McCrory passed away last year, Damian Lewis has talked openly about changing his profession.

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Since then, the actor, best known for roles in shows like Homeland and Billions, has disclosed that his career has changed to focus on music.

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Because I enjoyed what I was doing, I wasn't opposed to the route that life puts you down.

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He disclosed that before Helen passed away, they had spoken about his music.

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"You're left careering in a different path when you've been married to someone and they die prematurely," he remarked.

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Next year, he'll go on tour in support of the album "Mission Creep."

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