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Daniel Day-Lewis Returns in Son’s Debut Film 'Anemone'

Focus Features revealed the first look at Anemone, spotlighting Daniel Day-Lewis’ return in his son’s directorial debut, set to bow at the New York Film Festival in September, followed by an October theatrical rollout.

Overview

  • Focus Features released the first-look image for Anemone and confirmed principal cast including Sean Bean, Samantha Morton, Samuel Bottomley and Safia Oakley-Green.
  • Three-time Oscar winner Daniel Day-Lewis returns as a reclusive hermit opposite Bean after an eight-year retirement.
  • Ronan Day-Lewis makes his feature directorial debut on a screenplay he co-wrote with his father.
  • Set in Northern England, the family drama follows estranged brothers navigating legacies of political and personal violence.
  • Anemone is slated to premiere at the 2025 New York Film Festival from Sept. 26 to Oct. 13, followed by limited U.S. release on Oct. 3 and expanded rollout on Oct. 10.