Daniel Day-Lewis, the three-time Academy Award-winning actor, is ending his seven-year retirement from acting to star in the upcoming film Anemone , directed by his son, Ronan Day-Lewis.
This marks a significant return for Day-Lewis, who had announced his retirement in 2017 following his role in Paul Thomas Andersons Phantom Thread . The 67-year-old actor had stated that he did not know he was going to stop acting before making Phantom Thread , but the impulse to quit became a compulsion he could not ignore.
The Film: Anemone
Anemone is a joint project between Daniel Day-Lewis and his son Ronan, who co-wrote the script. The film explores the intricate relationships between fathers, sons, brothers, and the dynamics of familial bonds. The cast includes Sean Bean, Samantha Morton, Samuel Bottomley, and Safia Oakley-Green.
Ronan Day-Lewis, 26, is making his feature directorial debut with Anemone . Apart from his work in film, Ronan is also a painter and is set to have his first international solo exhibition in Hong Kong, followed by stops in New York City and Los Angeles.
Production and Collaboration
The film is a collaboration between Focus Features and Plan B. Peter Kujawski, chairman of Focus Features, expressed excitement about partnering with Ronan Day-Lewis on his inaugural feature film, praising the exceptional script co-written by the father-son duo.
The creative team for Anemone includes Ben Fordesman as director of photography, Jane Petrie as costume designer, and Chris Oddy as production designer.
Daniel Day-Lewiss return to acting is highly anticipated, given his selective nature and previous commitments to full retirement. His involvement in Anemone underscores the special nature of this project, both personally and professionally.
