October 1st 2024.
After a four-year hiatus, the renowned actor Sir Daniel Day-Lewis has decided to come out of retirement and return to the big screen. The 67-year-old movie legend and multiple Oscar winner had previously announced his retirement in 2017, following his final role in the critically acclaimed film Phantom Thread, for which he received yet another Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.
Sir Daniel's comeback is not just any ordinary one, as he will be starring in his son's directorial debut, Anemone. The film, produced by Focus Features, will explore the complexities of family relationships, particularly between fathers, sons, and brothers. The talented 26-year-old director, Ronan, co-wrote the script with his father, making this project a special collaboration between the two.
Joining Sir Daniel on set are actors such as Sean Bean, Samantha Morton, Samuel Bottomley, and Safia Oakley-Green. The father-son duo was recently spotted together on set in the UK, with Sir Daniel sporting a striking silver beard and mustache, and a white helmet as they rode a motorcycle. The pictures, obtained by MailOnline, have caused quite a stir among fans, who are eagerly awaiting the release of Anemone.
Focus Features chairman Peter Kujawski expressed his excitement about the project, stating, "We could not be more thrilled to partner with the brilliant visual artist Ronan Day-Lewis on his first feature film, alongside his father, Daniel Day-Lewis, as his creative collaborator." He also praised the exceptional script and looks forward to bringing the shared vision of the father-son duo to audiences worldwide.
Ronan, who has been building a successful career as a painter and filmmaker, has already received critical acclaim for his work. He is currently preparing for a solo exhibition in Hong Kong, which is set to open tomorrow. His father, on the other hand, needs no introduction. Sir Daniel is considered one of the greatest acting talents of his generation, and he remains the only male performer to have won three Best Actor Oscars for his performances in My Left Foot (1990), There Will Be Blood (2008), and Lincoln (2013).
The news of Sir Daniel's retirement came as a shock to many, as he had always been known to take breaks between projects to recuperate. However, in 2017, his then-publicist announced his retirement with a brief statement, saying, "Daniel Day-Lewis will no longer be working as an actor. He is immensely grateful to all of his collaborators and audiences over the many years." The actor's decision to retire was a private one, and he has since refrained from making any further comments on the subject.
But, as they say, never say never. Sir Daniel did make an exception for his longtime friend and collaborator, Martin Scorsese, when he showed up at an awards event in January to support the director's film Killers of the Flower Moon. The two have worked together on films such as Gangs of New York and The Age of Innocence, and Sir Daniel had nothing but praise for Scorsese, calling their collaboration "one of the greatest joys and unexpected privileges of my life."
In his illustrious career, Sir Daniel has portrayed a wide range of characters, leaving a lasting impact on audiences and critics alike. He won his first Oscar in 1990 for his portrayal of a man with cerebral palsy in My Left Foot. However, it was his performance in There Will Be Blood in 2008 that many consider to be the peak of his popularity. Throughout his career, he has received numerous accolades and nominations for his work, including for films like In the Name of the Father and Gangs of New York.
Aside from his successful career, Sir Daniel is also a dedicated family man. He shares two sons, Ronan and Cashel (22), with his wife, filmmaker and author Rebecca Miller, who is the daughter of renowned American playwright Arthur Miller. He also has a son, Gabriel-Kane (29), with French actress Isabelle Adjani, with whom he had a brief relationship.
As he embarks on this new project with his son, Sir Daniel's fans can't help but wonder if this is truly the end of his acting career. After all, he has always been known for taking breaks and making comebacks. Even Scorsese joked about coaxing him out of retirement for one final film together. But for now, all attention is on Anemone, and fans are eagerly anticipating the release of this special collaboration between a father and his son.
Although Sir Daniel has rarely been seen in public since his retirement, it seems like he has found a new passion in painting and filmmaking. In an interview with W Magazine, he opened up about his decision to retire, saying, "All my life, I've talked about quitting acting, but this time, the impulse became a compulsion." Whether this is truly the end of his acting career remains to be seen, but one thing is for sure – Sir Daniel Day-Lewis will always be remembered as one of the greatest actors of our time.
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