Daniel Day-Lewis opened his unexpected return to acting and admitted that he regretted that he once announced his retirement.
The three times Oscar winner left the screen in 2017, but recently made the decision to come back for Anemone, the directorial debut of his son Ronan Day-Lewis.
Daniel also wrote the script with him. Speaking at the New York Film Festival, he said: “I drove myself crazy by announcing that I would stop working, and probably a bigger fool of myself coming back.
But to deny myself the opportunity to work with Ronan to stand on my pride, I think that would probably have been a worse decision. “
Despite his legendary status, Daniel admitted that the acting life never felt at ease. He explained that although the work itself felt essential and necessary, the fame that kept it with it often made him uncomfortable.
“I had long periods in which I thought I was not well suited. The work was always very expensive for me – it was like food and drink. But I think I have it in common with many actors, that I am very sick for life around it … The public aspect of it.”
The star thought about what the attention of the public was something he never adapted to, even after decades of success.
“I was always at ease with the public aspect of life. I thought I would get used to it and I never really did. And so I wondered if I wasn’t just better off.”
Daniel’s return with Anemone not only marks a comeback, but also a deep personal collaboration with his son.
