Daniel Day-Lewis is officially making his return to the big screen after a significant hiatus. Audiences are thrilled to catch a glimpse of the legendary actor in the first trailer for “Anemone,” a poignant family drama directed and co-written by his son, Ronan Day-Lewis. This film marks Daniel Day-Lewis’ first acting role in eight years, and it features a stellar cast including Sean Bean, Samuel Bottomley, Safia Oakley-Green, and Samantha Morton.
According to the official logline, the film is set in Northern England and follows a middle-aged man, played by Sean Bean, who embarks on a transformative journey into the woods. There, he seeks to reconnect with his estranged hermit brother, portrayed by Daniel Day-Lewis. As the narrative unfolds, the brothers grapple with a complicated and mysterious past, revealing a fraught yet occasionally tender relationship that has been irrevocably changed by traumatic events from decades prior.
Prior to his retirement, Daniel Day-Lewis starred in Paul Thomas Anderson’s 2017 period drama, “Phantom Thread,” a role that earned him his sixth Oscar nomination for Best Actor. His illustrious career includes three Academy Awards in the Best Actor category for his outstanding performances in “My Left Foot” (1989), “There Will Be Blood” (2007), and “Lincoln” (2012). Widely regarded as one of the finest actors of his generation, Day-Lewis has also been honored with multiple BAFTAs, Golden Globes, and Screen Actors Guild Awards throughout his career.
Interestingly, this is not the first time Daniel Day-Lewis has come out of retirement. In 1997, he took a break from acting to pursue a passion for shoemaking in Italy following his role in Jim Sheridan’s “The Boxer.” He made his comeback in 2002, captivating audiences with his portrayal of Billy the Butcher in Martin Scorsese’s “Gangs of New York.”
“Anemone” marks the feature directorial debut of Ronan Day-Lewis and is set to have its world premiere at the renowned New York Film Festival. The film will be released in limited theaters by Focus Features on October 3, followed by a nationwide expansion on October 10. Fans of Daniel Day-Lewis and new audiences alike are eagerly awaiting this heartfelt exploration of family dynamics and reconciliation.
