NEW YORK – Daniel Day-Lewis is making a comeback in the film industry, seven years after announcing his retirement. This time, he will be starring in a movie directed by his son, Ronan Day-Lewis.

The project, titled “Anemone,” was unveiled by Focus Features and Plan B. The film, which marks Ronan Day-Lewis’ directorial debut, will also feature actors Sean Bean and Samantha Morton. The script was co-written by both Day-Lewises.

Earlier on the same day, Daniel Day-Lewis and Bean were spotted riding a motorbike through Manchester, England, sparking speculation about his return to acting. After his role in Paul Thomas Anderson’s “Phantom Thread” in 2017, the 67-year-old star had declared his retirement from acting.

Speaking to W Magazine in 2017, Day-Lewis shared, “All my life, I’ve mouthed off about how I should stop acting, and I don’t know why it was different this time, but the impulse to quit took root in me, and that became a compulsion.” Since then, his public appearances have been rare.

At the National Board of Review Awards in January, Day-Lewis surprised everyone by presenting an award to Martin Scorsese, his director in “Gangs of New York” (2002) and “The Age of Innocence” (1993).

“Anemone,” currently in production, delves into the complex relationships among fathers, sons, and brothers, exploring the dynamics of familial bonds. Ronan Day-Lewis, a 26-year-old painter, is making his directorial debut after showcasing his paintings in New York and debuting his first international solo exhibition in Hong Kong.

Peter Kujawski, chair of Focus Features, expressed excitement about the collaboration with Ronan Day-Lewis and Daniel Day-Lewis, stating, “They have written a truly exceptional script, and we look forward to bringing their shared vision to audiences alongside the team at Plan B.”