Daniel Day-Lewis Officially Ends Retirement From Acting for Son’s Film ‘Anemone’

As a film enthusiast with over three decades of witnessing cinematic excellence, I can confidently say that the announcement of Daniel Day-Lewis‘ return to acting is like a long-awaited reunion with an old friend who just happens to be one of the most exceptional actors of our time. The fact that his son, Ronan Day-Lewis, is making his directorial debut in “Anemone” adds an intriguing layer to this already captivating story.


Renowned actor Daniel Day-Lewis, often hailed as one of the finest actors of his time, is returning to the silver screen after a seven-year hiatus. He’s set to appear in “Anemone,” an upcoming movie produced by Focus Features and Plan B, which also serves as the directorial debut for his son, Ronan Day-Lewis.

Daniel Day-Lewis and his son Ronan Day-Lewis teamed up to write the script for a movie that delves into the complex connections between fathers, sons, brothers, and the workings of family ties. The upcoming film, titled “Anemone,” marks Daniel’s return to acting since 2017’s “Phantom Thread.” He will be joined by an impressive cast, including Sean Bean, Samantha Morton, Samuel Bottomley, and Safia Oakley-Green.

We are thrilled beyond words to join forces with talented visual artist Ronan Day-Lewis for his debut feature film, collaborating creatively with Daniel Day-Lewis. Peter Kujawski, our chairman, made this announcement in a statement, expressing their excitement. They have written an outstanding script together, and we can’t wait to share their unique vision with the world, working alongside Plan B Entertainment.

Daniel Day-Lewis is teaming up once more with Focus Features, the company behind “Phantom Thread.” For the upcoming film titled “Anemone,” Ben Fordesman (known for “Love Lies Bleeding”) will take on the role of cinematographer. Costume design will be handled by Jane Petrie (“The Crown”), and Chris Oddy (“Zone of Interest”) is set to handle production design.

26-year-old artist Ronan Day-Lewis, son of the three-time Oscar-winning actor Daniel Day-Lewis, will be showcasing his first international solo exhibition in Hong Kong on October 2nd. The tour will then move to New York City and Los Angeles. Notably, Daniel Day-Lewis has been praised for his roles in Steven Spielberg’s “Lincoln,” Paul Thomas Anderson’s “There Will Be Blood,” and Jim Sheridan’s “My Left Foot.” He has also earned nominations for his performances in “Gangs of New York” and “In the Name of the Father.

In 2017, before the premiere of “Phantom Thread,” Daniel Day-Lewis declared his departure from acting. He didn’t reveal the cause for his retirement. Instead, a spokesperson for the actor stated, “He is deeply appreciative of all the support and collaboration he has received throughout his career.” This decision is personal, and neither he nor his representatives will provide additional comments on this matter.

Later on, I pondered over my choice to disclose my retirement plans, confessing to W magazine that “I wasn’t aware I would be hanging up my acting boots after working on ‘Phantom Thread.'” One motivation behind my announcement was to keep myself responsible for my decision.

Daniel Day-Lewis commented, “It was unusual for me to release a statement, but I felt it necessary to set boundaries. I didn’t want to be pulled back into another venture. Throughout my life, I’ve often expressed the need to stop acting, and I can’t quite explain why this time was any different, but the desire to resign grew within me, and it became a compulsion. It was something I felt I had to do.

This year, Daniel Day-Lewis made an appearance at the National Board of Review awards and had a reunion with his “Gangs of New York” director, Martin Scorsese. Their meeting sparked speculation about the possibility of Day-Lewis coming out of retirement to work together on a future project.

Martin Scorsese, during his acceptance speech for the Best Director award for “Killers of the Flower Moon,” expressed that working on two films with a particular individual was among the most memorable experiences of his life. He hinted at the possibility of collaborating once more, saying, “There might be room for one more. Maybe! He’s simply extraordinary.

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2024-10-02 00:16