Daniel Day-Lewis is officially back onscreen. Seven years after the Oscar winner announced his retirement in 2017 following “Phantom Thread,” Day-Lewis is set to lead his son Ronan Day-Lewis ‘ directorial debut, “ Anemone .” Ronan and Daniel co-wrote the script for the Focus Features and Plan B original film .
“Anemone” is Day-Lewis’ first acting role since Focus Features’ “Phantom Thread.” The film will co-star Sean Bean, Samantha Morton, Samuel Bottomley, and Safia Oakley-Green. The official logline for “Anemone” teases that the drama will “explore the intricate relationships between fathers, sons and brothers, and the dynamics of familial bonds.
” “We could not be more excited to partner with a brilliant visual artist in Ronan Day-Lewis on his first feature film alongside Daniel Day-Lewis as his creative collaborator,” Focus Features Chairman Peter Kujawski said in a press statement. “They have written a truly exceptional script, and we look forward to bringing their shared vision to audiences alongside the team at Plan B.” Ben Fordesman (“Love Lies Bleeding”) is the director of photography, with Jane Petrie (“The Crown”) as the costume designer.
Chris Oddy (“Zone of Interest”) is the production designer. While “Anemone” is his first film, writer/director Ronan is an accomplished painter, with his debut international solo exhibition opening on October 2 in Hong Kong. Additional upcoming shows will be held in New York Cit.