Daniel Day-Lewis is returning to acting, with his son at the helm.
Day-Lewis will star in the film sea anemone Directed by first-time director Ronan Day-Lewis. The film, from Focus Features and Plan B, marks Daniel Day-Lewis’ first acting role since the 2017 release. phantom lineThe Oscar-winning performer has said this will be his last project before retiring.
Father and son co-wrote the script that explores family bonds, particularly those involving fathers, sons and brothers. The cast includes Sean Bean, Samantha Morton, Samuel Bottomley and Safia Oakley-Green.
Focus Features chairman Peter Kujawski said in a statement: “We are extremely excited to be working with the talented visual artist Ronan Day-Lewis on his first feature film. feature film, and with Daniel Day-Lewis as his creative collaborator “They have written a truly brilliant script and we look forward to working with the Plan B team to bring their shared vision to audiences. “
The creative team includes director of photography Ben Fordesman, costume designer Jane Petrie and production designer Chris Audi.
Universal Pictures International will distribute “Focus” internationally.
Ronan Day-Lewis, 26, a filmmaker and painter, will have his first solo exhibition in Hong Kong on Wednesday.
Daniel Day-Lewis is a three-time Oscar-winning actor who is considered one of the finest actors of his generation. He won the Academy Award for Best Actor for this film my left foot, There will be blood and Lincoln.
He also received an Oscar nomination for his role in the film in the name of father, gangs of new york and phantom line.
In a statement released in 2017, Day-Lewis announced his retirement from spacecraft. “Daniel Day-Lewis will no longer be an actor,” a message read at the time. “He is deeply grateful to all of his collaborators and audiences over the years.”
