Lewis' first role in eight years, the familial drama "Anemone," is a father-son affair. Get a first look at the movie.

While it seemed for a while like nothing could sway the Academy Award winner from his desire to stay out of the limelight, Anemone isn’t just any project. Day-Lewis will be directed by his son, Ronan Day-Lewis,

Daniel Day-Lewis has emerged from his retirement in a first-look photo of his new film, Anemone. The project from Focus Features is set to have its world premiere at the The New York Film Festival —which kicks off Sept. 26 and runs through Oct. 13 — and marks the return of the three-time Oscar winner after an eight-year “retirement.”