Shawn Mendes on How He's Feeling After Canceling His World Tour to Focus on His Health (Exclusive)
etonline.comShawn Mendes opened up about his mental health this week after the sudden cancellation of his tour this summer, telling ET he now feels more relaxed ahead of the premiere of his new movie, «It doesn't feel like such high pressure,» Mendes told ET's Rachel Smith about the film.
The movie will be the first time fans hear his singing voice after announcing canceling the tour dates. «I think I needed some time just to ground and spend some time with family and friends and gain some perspective of how beautiful it is what I get to do for a living,» he added.
is a film adaptation based on the children's book series of the same name, which tells the story of a young boy who discovers a singing crocodile in the attic of his family's new home.
Mendes voices the musical reptile, and the movie includes several of Mendes' original songs as well. «When it comes to art and showing yourself I think that vulnerability is kind of what gives other people the power to feel that they can also be vulnerable,» Mendes said of what the film had taught him. «I felt really connected with Lyle's sensitivity and sensitivity in the film.
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