Daniel Day-Lewis Returns to Acting in Son’s Directorial Debut

Multiple Oscar Winner Stars in Anemone, a Film About Familial Bonds

Seven years after announcing his retirement from acting, Daniel Day-Lewis is set to star in his son Ronan Day-Lewis’s feature directorial debut, Anemone, for Focus Features and Plan B.

Production Underway in Manchester, England

Production is currently underway in Manchester, England, with Day-Lewis Sr. starring alongside Sean Bean, Samantha Morton, Samuel Bottomley, and Safia Oakley-Green in the project, which explores the intricate relationships between fathers, sons, and brothers, and the dynamics of familial bonds.

Co-Written Screenplay and Star-Studded Cast

Father and son have co-written the screenplay, with Ben Fordesman (Love Lies Bleeding) serving as director of photography, Jane Petrie (The Crown) as costume designer, and Chris Oddy (The Zone Of Interest) as production designer.

First Acting Role Since Phantom Thread

Anemone marks Day-Lewis’s first acting role since Focus Features’ Phantom Thread. Universal Pictures International will distribute the film internationally.

Focus Chairman’s Statement

Focus chairman Peter Kujawski said, “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.”

About Daniel Day-Lewis

Day-Lewis, frequently regarded as the greatest actor of the modern era, has won lead actor Oscars for Lincoln in 2013, There Will Be Blood in 2008, and My Left Foot in 1990. He earned three other nominations, including for Phantom Thread.

About Ronan Day-Lewis

Ronan Day-Lewis is a painter and filmmaker whose work has shown widely in the United States. His debut international solo exhibition opens this week in Hong Kong.

Conclusion

The highly anticipated film is set to showcase the talents of both Day-Lewis and his son, and fans of the actor are eagerly awaiting the release of Anemone.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When will Anemone be released?
A: The release date for Anemone has not been announced yet.

Q: Who is starring in Anemone?
A: Daniel Day-Lewis, Sean Bean, Samantha Morton, Samuel Bottomley, and Safia Oakley-Green are starring in Anemone.

Q: Who is directing Anemone?
A: Ronan Day-Lewis is directing Anemone.

Q: Who is writing the screenplay for Anemone?
A: Father and son, Daniel Day-Lewis and Ronan Day-Lewis, have co-written the screenplay for Anemone.