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The acclaimed Hollywood star Daniel Day-Lewis took everyone by surprise as he ended his seven-year retirement to star in his son’s directorial debut. The actor, who was last seen on the silver screen in Paul Thomas Anderson’s 2017 filmPhantom Thread, announced his retirement months before its release.
While he has mostly remained out of the public eye, the actor sparked excitement among fans with his return withAnemone. Here’s everything you need to know about this highly anticipated film and the actor’s long-awaited comeback.
Daniel Day-Lewis Ends Seven-Year Retirement For His Son’s FilmAnemone
After announcing his retirement ahead of the release of the 2017 romantic period drama,Phantom Thread,Daniel Day-Lewisis returning to the silver screen in his son’s directorial debut,Anemone.
The actor previously announced his retirement with a statement, saying,“Daniel Day-Lewis will no longer be working as an actor,”without any further details regarding his decision.
In a later interview withVariety, Day-Lewis reflected on his decision to retire, admitting,“I haven’t figured it out.”However, the actor expressed feeling the burden of artistic responsibilities, and the growing sense of unfulfillment and lack of satisfaction in his work.
Now, seven years later, Focus Features chairman Peter Kujawski confirmed the news in a statement, saying that they are excited to partner with the three-time Oscar winner and his son, Ronan Day-Lewis.
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He said, as perThe Hollywood Reporter,
We could not be more excited to partner with a brilliant visual artist in Ronan Day-Lewis on his first feature film alongside Daniel Day-Lewis as his creative collaborator—They have written a truly exceptional script, and we look forward to bringing their shared vision to audiences alongside the team at Plan B.
The upcoming film will feature an ensemble cast alongside the 67-year-old actor, sparking widespread anticipation among fans. While details about the movie are still limited, here’s what we know so far about Daniel Day-Lewis’ highly anticipated comeback.
Everything About Daniel Day-Lewis’ Upcoming MovieAnemone
Daniel Day-Lewis’ new movieAnemoneis set to be directed by his eldest son Ronan Day-Lewis, marking his directorial debut. Speculation surrounding his return started after he and theGame of Thronesstar Sean Bean werespotted filmingtogether on the streets of Manchester, England, this past weekend.
Focus Features has since confirmed the news and shared additional details about the movie. As perThe Guardian, the film, co-written by Day-Lewis and his son,“explores the intricate relationships between fathers, sons, and brothers, and the dynamics of familial bonds.”
In addition to Day-Lewis andSean Bean, who was seen during the Manchester shoot, the movie is also set to star Samantha Morton, Samuel Bottomley, and Safia Oakley-Green.
While specific details about their characters are still under wraps, a local UK outlet,Warrington Guardian, has reported that Bean“is playing the role of an ex-soldier”and that the film appears to be set in the 1980s.
The creative team of the film includes director of photography Ben Fordesman, costume designer Jane Petrie, and production designer Chris Oddy. Produced by Focus Features and Plan B, Universal Pictures International will handle international distribution.
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Ronan Day-Lewis, making his directorial debut with the drama film, is also an accomplished filmmaker and painter, with his solo exhibition set to debut in Hong Kong on July 17, 2025. His previous filmmakingcreditsinclude a music video titledSnow and Sunand a short film calledThe Sheep and the Wolf.
Anemonedoes not have an official release date yet.
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