Daniel Day-Lewis to come out of retirement from acting to star in son’s film
Sir Daniel Day-Lewis is set to come out of his retirement from acting to star in his son’s directorial debut.
The British star is a triple Oscar winner, named best actor for his performances in My Left Foot, There Will Be Blood, and Lincoln, widely regarded as one of the greatest stars of his generation.
He announced he was quitting acting after his appearance in Paul Thomas Anderson’s 2017 film Phantom Thread, based on the fashion world of 1950s London, for which he was also nominated for the Academy Award.
The actor has won the Oscar for best actor three times – most recently for Lincoln in 2013. Pic: Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP
The 67-year-old has since largely avoided public life, although did make a suprise appearance at the National Board of Review Awards in January to present US filmmaker Martin Scorsese with a prize.
He also attended a screening of his wife Rebecca Miller’s film, She Came To Me, in New York in 2023.
Now, Sir Daniel is set to star in Anemone, directed by his son, Ronan Day-Lewis, according to US independent production company Focus Features.
The father and son duo wrote the screenplay, which is described as an exploration of the relationships between fathers, sons and brothers, and “the dynamics of familial bonds”.
Sean Bean, Samantha Morton, Samuel Bottomley and Safia Oakley-Green will also star in the film, which will be produced by Focus Features and Plan B.
“We could not be more excited to partner with a brilliant visual artist in Ronan Day-Lewis on his first feature film alongside Daniel Day-Lewis as his creative collaborator,” said Focus Features chairman Peter Kujawski in a statement.
“They have written a truly exceptional script, and we look forward to bringing their shared vision to audiences alongside the team at Plan B.”
Sir Daniel first starred on screen as a teenager in Sunday Bloody Sunday in 1971, before appearing in several memorable period drama roles.
He is known for playing Hawkeye in Michael Mann’s 1992 epic The Last Of The Mohicans, and was also nominated for Oscars for his performances in Gangs Of New York and In The Name Of The Father.
The star was knighted for his services to drama by Prince William in 2014.
In June 2017, his retirement from acting was announced in a statement given by representative Leslee Dart, who said: “Daniel Day-Lewis will no longer be working as an actor.
“He is immensely grateful to all of his collaborators and audiences over the many years.
“This is a private decision and neither he nor his representatives will make any further comment on this subject.”
Sir Daniel is yet to publicly comment on his new role.
Quincy Jones, the music producer and composer, has died at the age of 91.
Jones worked with Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and many other artists.
Among his best-known credits was as the producer of Jackson’s historic Thriller album.
Jones oversaw the all-star recording of the 1985 charity record We Are The World.
He also composed the soundtrack to the hit 1969 British film The Italian Job, starring Michael Caine.
Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones. Pic: Ralph Dominguez/MediaPunch /IPX/AP
Naomi Campbell, left, and Claudia Schiffer flank Quincy Jones. Pic: AP
His publicist, Arnold Robinson, confirmed Jones died at his Los Angeles home on Sunday surrounded by his family.
In a statement, his family said: “Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’s passing.
“And although this is an incredible loss for our family, we celebrate the great life that he lived and know there will never be another like him.”
Dionne Warwick, Stevie Wonder, Quincy Jones, Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie. Pic: AP
Quincy Jones and Peggy Lipton. Pic: Ralph Dominguez/MediaPunch /IPX/AP
His family added Jones was “truly one of a kind” who they would “miss dearly”.
“We take comfort and immense pride in knowing that the love and joy, that were the essence of his being, was shared with the world through all that he created,” they added.
“Through his music and his boundless love, Quincy Jones’s heart will beat for eternity.”
His career, which spans more than 75 years, saw him achieve 28 Grammy award wins out of 80 nominations.
He was named one of the most influential jazz musicians of the 20th century by Time magazine.
Lionel Richie, who co-wrote We Are The World and was among the charity single’s featured singers, called Jones “the master orchestrator”.
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Jones, a father of seven, was married three times to Jeri Caldwell, Ulla Andersson and Peggy Lipton.
His children include music producer Quincy Jones III and actress Rashida Jones, known for Parks And Recreation and the US version of The Office.
Dawson’s Creek star James Van Der Beek has said he has been diagnosed with bowel cancer.
The 47-year-old American actor – famous for his role as Dawson Leery in the drama series – told US outlet People on Sunday that he has colorectal cancer.
Bowel cancer – sometimes also called colorectal cancer – starts in the colon or the rectum, which makes up the large intestine in the digestive system.
It is one of the most common types of cancer in the UK, according to Cancer Research UK, with around 42,900 people diagnosed each year.
Speaking to People, Van Der Beek added: “I’ve been privately dealing with this diagnosis and have been taking steps to resolve it, with the support of my incredible family.
“There’s reason for optimism, and I’m feeling good.”
The 47-year-old actor is best known for playing Dawson Leery in Dawson’s Creek. Pic: Columbia Tristar/Everett/Shutterstock
He said he has been prioritising time with his wife Kimberly Van Der Beek and their six children, Olivia, Joshua, Annabel, Emilia, Gwendolyn and Jeremiah.
The actor – also known for his roles in Don’t Trust The B—- In Apartment 23, CSI: Cyber, and the FX drama Pose – also posted on Instagram about his diagnosis.
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Van Der Beek said he planned on “planned on talking about it at length with People magazine at some point soon,” but instead announced the news on Sunday morning “when I was informed that a tabloid was going to run with the news”.
He then added: “I’ve been dealing with this privately until now, getting treatment and dialling in my overall health with greater focus than ever before.
“I’m in a good place and feeling strong. It’s been quite the initiation, and I’ll tell you more when I’m ready.”
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In December, Van Der Beek will appear in the Fox special The Real Full Monty, which will see male celebrities strip naked to raise awareness for prostate, testicular, and colorectal cancer testing and research.
Margot Robbie has reportedly given birth to her first child.
The Australian actress has welcomed a baby boy with her husband, British actor and film producer Tom Ackerley, according to People magazine.
The couple have not publicly announced the arrival or revealed the baby’s name.
The 34-year-old actress went into labour two weeks ago, shortly before her due date, according to the Mail On Sunday.
(L-R) Tom Ackerley, film producer Bronte Payne, Robbie and Josey McNamara. Pic: Reuters
Robbie’s pregnancy became public in July, when the couple were pictured on holiday in Italy, followed by several red carpet appearances.
Robbie and Ackerley married in Byron Bay in 2016 after meeting three years previously on the set of World War II drama Suite Francaise.
Prior to becoming a couple, Robbie described herself as the “ultimate single gal” in an interview with Vogue.
She said Ackerley changed all that, and after being friends “for so long,” eventually “it happened”.
The Barbie actress went on to say their relationship “makes so much sense, the way nothing has ever made sense before”.
Robbie and Ackerley met in 2013. Pic: Reuters
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Robbie and Ackerley founded production company LuckyChap Entertainment in 2014, along with British assistant director Josey McNamara and Australian film producer Sophie Kerr.
Championing female-focused film and TV, it has been involved with movies including Barbie and Saltburn, and the Netflix series Maid.
Sky News has reached out to representatives for Robbie and Ackerley for comment.
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