After a seven-year absence from the silver screen, Daniel Day-Lewis is coming out of retirement to star in Anemone, an exciting new film from Focus Features and Plan B. The three-time Academy Award-winning actor's return has been eagerly anticipated, particularly given the unique twist—Anemone will be the directorial debut of Ronan Day-Lewis, Daniel's son and a well-known painter and artist.
Set for a 2025 release, the film is co-written by the father-son duo and promises to delve deeply into familial bonds. According to initial reports, Anemone will explore the intricate relationships between fathers, sons, and brothers, making it a thematically rich piece that resonates on both a personal and universal level. Given Daniel Day-Lewis's history of intense character immersion, audiences can expect an emotionally complex performance in this first post-retirement role.
The rest of the cast is equally compelling, with the talented Sean Bean, Samantha Morton, Samuel Bottomley, and rising star Safia Oakley-Green sharing the screen with Day-Lewis. Acclaimed cinematographer Ben Fordesman (Love Lies Bleeding) is on board as the director of photography, ensuring the film will be visually captivating.
While fans and industry insiders alike had believed Day-Lewis was permanently retired after his stunning portrayal in 2017's Phantom Thread, his comeback is a welcome surprise. Jim Sheridan, a close friend of the actor, once remarked that Day-Lewis seemed done with acting, but clearly, the right project has pulled him back.
With Anemone, we're not only witnessing the return of one of cinema's most enigmatic talents but also the dawn of a promising new directorial career. The father-son collaboration adds an extra layer of depth to what is already shaping up to be a must-see film for 2025.
