Daniel Day-Lewis Returns in Powerful DramaAnemone
After eight long years away from the big screen, Daniel Day-Lewis has returned — and the first trailer for his new film Anemone has just been released. This marks the comeback of one of the most celebrated actors in modern cinema, a triple Oscar-winner whose decision to retire in 2017 left many fans stunned. At that time, he had finished working on Paul Thomas Anderson’s Phantom Thread , and in a rare statement, it was said that he had been overcome by “a sense of sadness” during the shoot, which ultimately led him to step away from acting altogether.
For many, that retirement felt final. After all, Day-Lewis had already stepped back once before, in 1997, when he famously left film behind to work as a shoemaker in Italy. His return in 2002 for Martin Scorsese’s Gangs of New York was already thought of as a miracle. Yet here we are again: another return, and it feels just as monumental.
What makes Anemone particularly fascinating is that it isn’t just another project — it’s a deeply personal one. The film marks the feature debut of Day-Lewis’s own son, Ronan, who is 27 and until now has been best known as a painter. Father and son co-wrote the screenplay, which has been described as an exploration of the complex ties between brothers, fathers, and sons. That theme of generational connection feels especially resonant given the real-life collaboration between the two Day-Lewises.
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The movie is set in Yorkshire during the late 1980s and follows the story of two brothers who, decades earlier, had served as British paramilitaries in Northern Ireland. The trailer, though careful not to give too much away, hints at a dark, unsettling journey filled with buried secrets, tension, and raw emotion. The cast is nothing short of impressive — alongside Day-Lewis, the film stars Sean Bean and Samantha Morton, both known for their intensity and depth on screen.
Adding another layer of intrigue is the fact that Anemone has been produced by Brad Pitt’s production company, Plan B, which has a strong track record of delivering acclaimed dramas. The film will have its world premiere at the New York Film Festival in October before arriving in theaters shortly after, on October 3rd.
It is no exaggeration to say that Day-Lewis is regarded as one of the greatest actors alive. His roles in My Left Foot , Lincoln , and There Will Be Blood earned him three Academy Awards — a feat matched by only a handful of performers in film history. Beyond those, his work in films like The Age of Innocence , The Last of the Mohicans , and My Beautiful Laundrette cemented his reputation as a master of transformation, fully embodying every character he portrayed.
So with Anemone , anticipation is sky-high. It is being seen not only as a comeback but as perhaps another chance to witness a performance that could stand among his very best. After years of absence, audiences are eager to see what Day-Lewis brings this time — and from the early glimpse provided in the trailer, it looks like his return was worth the wait.
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