Daniel Day-Lewis returns to acting after 7 years: he will be directed by his son

Daniel Day-Lewis returns to acting after 7 years: he will be directed by his son

October 1, 2024 – 19:52

The three-time Oscar-winning actor will make an unexpected return after what was his last role in Phantom Thread (2017).

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What was a rumor became reality: Daniel Day-Lewisthe multi-award-winning actor who was retired, will return to acting. The first suggestions of his return were formed from some images, where he was seen participating in the recording a new movie.

The film in which the actor will appear will be Anemonedirected by his son, Ronan Day-Lewisin what will be his debut behind the cameras. The two wrote the script, which explores the intricate relationships between parents, children and siblings and the dynamics of family bonds. In addition, they are part of the cast Sean Bean, Samantha Morton, Samuel Bottomley and Safia Oakley-Green.

Day-Lewis had his last participation in cinema with the feature film Phantom Thread (2017) of Paul Thomas Anderson. From then on, he remained retired, which is why his return marks important news, both for his fans and for the film industry.

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The image of the actor on the set of his son Ronan's film.

The image of the actor on the set of his son Ronan’s film.

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From retirement to return

In a message sent through his publicist Leslee Dart, he said at the time: “Daniel Day-Lewis He will no longer work as an actor. He is immensely grateful to all his collaborators and the public throughout all these years. “This is a private decision and neither he nor his representatives will comment further on the matter.”

Peter Kujawskipresident of Focus Features, said: “We are very excited to partner with a brilliant visual artist like 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 Plan B team.”

In the images that were leaked earlier, Day-Lewis, sporting a handlebar mustache, can be seen riding a motorcycle with Bean during what would be the filming of a scene.

Day-Lewis won the Oscar for Best Actor for Lincoln (2012), There Will Be Blood (2007) and My Left Foot (1990). He was also nominated for Phantom Thread (2017), Gangs Of New York (2002) and In the Name Of The Father (1993). Her career spans into the early 1980s and also includes leading roles inNine (2009), The Ballad Of Jack And Rose (2005), The Crucible (1996) and The Last Of The Mohicans (1992).


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