Daniel Day-Lewis’ Retirement Remains Firm, Says Long-Time Collaborator
Actor Daniel Day-Lewis has no plans to return to the big screen, according to his long-time friend and collaborator, director Jim Sheridan. Despite recent hopes expressed by Martin Scorsese to work with the acclaimed actor once more, Sheridan’s comments suggest Day-Lewis’ retirement is set in stone.
Sheridan, who directed Day-Lewis in acclaimed films like “My Left Foot,” “In the Name of the Father,” and “The Boxer,” recently spoke to Screen Daily about the possibility of reuniting with the Oscar winner. “He says he’s done. I keep talking to him,” Sheridan revealed. “I’d love to do something with him again. He’s like everybody else. He opens up the streamers and there’s 7,000 choices, none of them are good.”
The director lamented the shift in film viewing experience, stating, “Film has been moved out of the public domain into a private domain – you have a remote, you can stop it. It’s not the same experience. It’d be great to see Daniel coming back and doing something because he’s so good.”
Day-Lewis’ last acting role was in the 2017 film “Phantom Thread,” marking over six years since his retirement from the craft. While the acclaimed method actor has taken extended breaks before, his current hiatus appears to be a permanent one, as he has firmly stood by his decision to step away from acting.
Earlier this year, Day-Lewis made a rare public appearance at the National Board of Review Awards, where he presented Scorsese with the ‘Best Director’ award for “Killers of the Flower Moon.” During his acceptance speech, Scorsese remarked, “We did two films together and it’s one of the greatest experiences of my life, maybe there’s time for one more,” hinting at his desire to collaborate with Day-Lewis once again.
However, Sheridan’s comments suggest that Day-Lewis’ retirement remains unwavering, leaving fans to cherish his extensive body of work and legendary performances.