Daniel Day-Lewis returns to acting with ‘Anemone’, son Ronan’s directorial debut

Daniel Day-Lewis, the renowned three-time Academy Award-winning actor, is returning to the silver screen in Anemone, a feature film directed by his son, Ronan Day-Lewis. The film marks Daniel’s first acting role since his 2017 portrayal in Phantom Thread, a project he declared would be his final before retirement. However, the allure of a meaningful collaboration with his son appears to have drawn him back into the spotlight.

Anemone, produced by Focus Features and Plan B, seems to be a personal project co-written by the father-son duo. The film is said to explore the complexities of family dynamics, focusing on relationships between fathers, sons, and brothers. The cast also includes seasoned actors like Sean Bean, Samantha Morton, Samuel Bottomley, and Safia Oakley-Green, adding to the project’s prestige.

Peter Kujawski, chairman of Focus Features, expressed excitement about the collaboration, praising the script and the shared creative vision of Daniel and Ronan Day-Lewis. “They have written a truly exceptional script,” Kujawski said, highlighting the unique creative partnership between the two. The film also boasts a talented behind-the-scenes crew, including director of photography Ben Fordesman, costume designer Jane Petrie, and production designer Chris Oddy.

At 26, Ronan Day-Lewis is making his directorial debut with Anemone. A multidisciplinary artist, Ronan is not only a filmmaker but also a painter, with his upcoming solo exhibition set to debut in Hong Kong. The collaboration between father and son adds another layer of intrigue to the project, as it allows audiences to see Daniel Day-Lewis work alongside his son in what promises to be an emotionally charged and artistically driven film.

Daniel Day-Lewis’ return to acting has generated considerable buzz, especially given his status as one of the greatest actors of his generation. Having won Oscars for his performances in My Left Foot, There Will Be Blood, and Lincoln, his decision to step back into the limelight will surely captivate audiences worldwide.

Fans eagerly await this heartfelt family drama, which will showcase Daniel Day-Lewis’s unique talent, Ronan Day-Lewis’s directorial debut, and his emergence as a filmmaker.