AceShowbiz - Daniel Day-Lewis has returned to acting after an eight-year hiatus to star in Anemone, a film directed by his son Ronan Day-Lewis, Collider reports. This marks Ronan’s feature directorial debut and a rare father-son collaboration, with the two also co-writing the script. The movie explores complex relationships between brothers, fathers, and sons, highlighting Daniel Day-Lewis’s character Ray, a reclusive hermit whose brother Jem, played by Sean Bean, attempts to coax him back into society.

Collider also revealed that Anemone had a limited theatrical release in October 2025, screening in 879 venues across the U.S. for two weekends. Despite its high-profile cast including Samantha Morton and Samuel Bottomley, the film underperformed financially, earning $1.6 million worldwide against a $14 million budget. The critical response was mixed, with an average 52% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. A Collider reviewer rated the film a modest 5 out of 10, describing it as one of Daniel Day-Lewis’s less compelling works. Decider confirmed that the movie premiered at the New York Film Festival and noted its current availability only in theaters, with streaming planned later on Peacock and other platforms.

Daniel Day-Lewis is celebrated for his transformative performances in films like My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown and has earned three Academy Awards for Best Actor. He retired from acting following the 2017 film Phantom Thread, which garnered him several award nominations. His comeback in Anemone is a notable return to the screen after nearly a decade.

This project carries significance beyond the screen, representing a creative partnership between father and son that brings together their talents both behind and in front of the camera. While Anemone may not have achieved commercial success, it marks a meaningful artistic milestone for the Day-Lewis family, signaling a new chapter in their cinematic contributions.

This article is based on reporting originally published by Collider.