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Daniel Day-Lewis Stars in Son Ronan's Debut Film, 'Anemone'

Daniel Day-Lewis returns after retiring in 2017 to star in "Anemone," a drama exploring complex family ties, directed by his son Ronan, premiering at the 2025 New York Film Festival.

  • Daniel Day-Lewis stars in "Anemone," which marks the first film directed by his son Ronan Day-Lewis, and will open in select US theaters on October 3, 2025.
  • Day-Lewis had retired from acting after 2017's Phantom Thread but returned for this film co-written with Ronan, focusing on complex family trauma.
  • 'Anemone' is a supernatural drama centered on estranged brothers reconnecting in Northern England, featuring Sean Bean and Samantha Morton alongside Day-Lewis.
  • The trailer shows intense dialogue with Day-Lewis and Bean's characters confronting past wounds, including lines like "You're going to hell, brother" and "Family reunion."
  • The film’s release and Day-Lewis’s unexpected return could reignite his acting career, though it is unclear if he plans more roles after this one-off project.
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Daniel Day-Lewis is back! As the only male actor so far, he has won the Oscar as Best Actor three times - he has been nominated for it six times. In 2017, however, the Day-Lewis, which is not considered easy to care for, had announced his withdrawal from acting. Since then, it had become quiet about him. However, on October 3, 2025, Daniel Day-Lewis returns from retirement to the cinema. The reason for this is not anyone, but his son Ronan. He h…

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Cinema Blend broke the news in United States on Thursday, August 21, 2025.
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