Daniel Day-Lewis returned to acting after eight years: his new film «Anemone» is causing a storm of emotions
3 october 2025 в 17:13
Daniel Day-Lewis returned to acting after an eight-year absence, and his return to the screens was unexpected for fans. The film «Anemone», directed and co-written by his son Ronan Day-Lewis, has just premiered at the New York Film Festival. This project became a rare joint creative work of father and son and has already become one of the most discussed films of the year.
In 2024, Focus Features chairman Peter Kujawski praised the partnership, telling The Hollywood Reporter: «We couldn’t be more excited about partnering with the brilliant visual artist Ronan Day-Lewis on his first feature film together with Daniel Day-Lewis as his creative partner. They have written a truly exceptional screenplay, and we look forward to bringing their shared vision to audiences along with the Plan B team».
The film «Anemone» premiered at the New York Film Festival on September 28, 2025, and today, October 3, 2025, it is released in limited release in the USA, and will then expand nationwide on October 10.
In the film «Anemone», the lead roles are played by Daniel Day-Lewis, who plays Ray Stoker, a reclusive loner estranged from his family. He is opposed by Sean Bean, who plays Jem Stoker, Ray’s brother, whose decision to reconcile becomes the driving force of the plot.
Supporting roles are played by Samantha Morton, Samuel Bottomley, and Safiya Oakley-Green, each playing their part in the unfolding tense family drama. It is important to note that the film was written and directed by Daniel’s son, Ronan, marking his directorial debut in a feature film.
At the moment, the film «Anemone» is only available in theaters and has not yet been released on streaming platforms.
As the film is distributed by Focus Features, which is owned by Universal Pictures, the most likely streaming route will follow Universal’s typical strategy: after theatrical release, «Anemone» is expected to become available first on Peacock. It may then appear on other digital platforms, such as Prime Video, for purchase or rental
In 2024, Focus Features chairman Peter Kujawski praised the partnership, telling The Hollywood Reporter: «We couldn’t be more excited about partnering with the brilliant visual artist Ronan Day-Lewis on his first feature film together with Daniel Day-Lewis as his creative partner. They have written a truly exceptional screenplay, and we look forward to bringing their shared vision to audiences along with the Plan B team».
The film «Anemone» premiered at the New York Film Festival on September 28, 2025, and today, October 3, 2025, it is released in limited release in the USA, and will then expand nationwide on October 10.
In the film «Anemone», the lead roles are played by Daniel Day-Lewis, who plays Ray Stoker, a reclusive loner estranged from his family. He is opposed by Sean Bean, who plays Jem Stoker, Ray’s brother, whose decision to reconcile becomes the driving force of the plot.
Supporting roles are played by Samantha Morton, Samuel Bottomley, and Safiya Oakley-Green, each playing their part in the unfolding tense family drama. It is important to note that the film was written and directed by Daniel’s son, Ronan, marking his directorial debut in a feature film.
At the moment, the film «Anemone» is only available in theaters and has not yet been released on streaming platforms.
As the film is distributed by Focus Features, which is owned by Universal Pictures, the most likely streaming route will follow Universal’s typical strategy: after theatrical release, «Anemone» is expected to become available first on Peacock. It may then appear on other digital platforms, such as Prime Video, for purchase or rental
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