Daniel Day-Lewis Returns to Acting: Stars in Son’s Movie Anemone

Daniel Day-Lewis is acting again! He retired in 2017 but now returns for a new movie.

His son Ronan is directing! The film is Ronan’s first movie as a director.

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The movie is called Anemone. It’s about family bonds and relationships.

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Daniel and Ronan co-wrote the script. They worked together on this exciting story.

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Famous actors join the cast. Stars include Sean Bean, Samantha Morton, and more.

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Focus Features supports the film. They’re helping bring this movie to the big screen.

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Daniel last acted in Phantom Thread. That was his final role before retiring in 2017.

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Daniel is a 3-time Oscar winner. He won Best Actor for Lincoln, There Will Be Blood, and My Left Foot.

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Fans are excited to see him back! After years away, he’s ready to wow audiences again .

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His return to acting is big news! Everyone is talking about his comeback and new movie.

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