Daniel Day-Lewis returns as an actor for Anemone

But when Day-Lewis was discovered by British tabloids, who were apparently on location filming a new film, interest naturally peaked. Was he really back? Would it be a cameo?

Now we have confirmation from Focus Features, which is backing the new film titled Anemone along with production company Plan B.

But this isn’t just any film – it’s the directorial debut of Day-Lewis’ son Ronan Day-Lewis, and Daniel co-wrote the screenplay with his son.

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What is the story of “Anemone”?

Daniel Day-Lewis presents an Oscar® during ABC’s live broadcast of the Oscars® from the Dolby® Theater in Hollywood, CA on Sunday, March 2, 2014. Photo Credit/Provider: Michael Yada / ©AMPAS Copyright: ©AMPAS

There aren’t many official details yet, but the plot “explores the complicated relationships between fathers, sons and brothers and the dynamics of familial bonds.”

Focus Features Chairman Peter Kujawski shared his excitement in a statement:

“We couldn’t be more thrilled to be working with Ronan Day-Lewis on his first feature film with a brilliant visual artist, along with Daniel Day-Lewis as his creative collaborator. They have written a truly exceptional script and we look forward to working with the Plan B team to bring their shared vision to audiences.”

Ronan Day-Lewis is currently known more as an artist than a filmmaker, although he did create the 2018 short film “The Sheep and the Wolf” and the Sargasso music video “Snow and Sun.” He is known for his paintings, which have been featured in several public exhibitions in recent years.

Who else stars in “Anemone”?

Sean Bean in Game of Thrones. Photo: HBO.

The cast also includes Sean Bean, Samantha Morton, Samuel Bottomley and Safia Oakley-Green. Day-Lewis was spotted filming with Bean this week, which is likely why the statement was released. We’re pretty sure everyone involved would have wanted to wait until the first trailer.

Regarding the crew, the film features cinematographer Ben Fordesman, costume designer Jane Petrie and production designer Chris Oddy.

Does this mean Daniel Day-Lewis is officially back?

The Oscar® for Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role goes to Daniel Day-Lewis for his role in “Lincoln” during the Oscars® at the Dolby® Theater in Hollywood, California, on Sunday, February 24, 2013, live on the ABC Television network . Photo credit/provider: Michael Yada / ©AMPAS Copyright: ©AMPAS

That remains to be seen at this point – while Day-Lewis is clearly happy to be working with his son, he has expressed little interest in returning to work on a more regular basis otherwise.

But who knows? Maybe this little taste will make him want to act more often again. Either that or he disappears back into the off-screen world, much like Gene Hackman.

When will “Anemone” be released in cinemas?

While filming is still underway, there’s no indication as to when Anemone will hit the screens, but if it goes well, it’s entirely possible the film could end up at the awards circuit in 2025.

Actor Daniel Day-Lewis poses backstage with his Oscar® for Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role for his role in “Lincoln” during the live broadcast on the ABC Television Network from the Dolby® Theater in Hollywood, California, on Sunday, February 24, 2013. Photo credit/provider: Todd Wawrychuk / ©AMPAS Copyright: ©AMPAS

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