Archive · 20 Sep 2025
Ronan Day-Lewis's Directorial Debut Coaxes Daniel Day-Lewis Out of Retirement
Ronan Day-Lewis, son of the famous actor Daniel Day-Lewis, is releasing his first movie, Anemone.
The movie stars his dad, bringing him out of retirement after eight years.
The story is about two brothers, played by Daniel Day-Lewis and Sean Bean, and their difficult relationship.
Ronan and his dad wrote the script together, and it gave Daniel a new way to approach acting, making the experience more enjoyable.
Ronan also has an art exhibit running, which influenced the film's visuals.
The film is a chance for the father-son duo to work creatively together, exploring themes of brotherhood and personal struggles.
Ronan Day-Lewis premieres his directorial debut, Anemone, at the New York Film Festival.
The film marks Daniel Day-Lewis's return to acting after retirement.
Anemone was co-written by Ronan and Daniel Day-Lewis.
The film focuses on a story of brotherhood.
Ronan Day-Lewis's art is influencing his filmmaking process.
- Who
- Ronan Day-Lewis, Daniel Day-Lewis, Sean Bean
- What
- Ronan Day-Lewis's directorial debut, Anemone, featuring his father Daniel Day-Lewis, premiers at the New York Film Festival.
- When
- One week after a major art exhibit, the film premiered at the New York Film Festival.
- Where
- New York Film Festival
- Why
- Daniel Day-Lewis came out of retirement to act in his son's film.
- Film Title
- Anemone
- Director
- Ronan Day-Lewis
- Starring
- Daniel Day-Lewis and Sean Bean
- Daniel Day-Lewis's Last Film
- The Phantom Thread (2017)
- Art Exhibition
- Megan Mulrooney Gallery, West Hollywood