Daniel Day-Lewis stars as a renowned dressmaker in the first trailer for Paul Thomas Anderson’s “Phantom Thread,” which the actor’s last performance before his announced retirement from acting.
In the trailer, Day-Lewis plays a designer named Reynolds Woodcock who clothes high-society women. He rotates muses until meeting Alma (Vicky Krieps), who becomes his inspiration and his lover. But Reynolds finds his world of design disrupted by love — and the people closest to him take notice.
The film also stars Lesley Manville, Camilla Rutherford and Richard Graham. It will be released on Dec. 25.
“Phantom Thread” marks Anderson’s first feature-length film in three years. His last film was 2014’s “Inherent Vice,” while his other credits include “There Will Be Blood,” “Magnolia” and “Boogie Nights.”
In June, Day-Lewis said he is retiring from his longtime craft of acting — again.
“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,” a statement from his spokesperson read.
Since 1997’s “The Boxer,” he has appeared in only six movies. Shortly after that release, Day-Lewis retreated into a five-year sabbatical on his 50-acre farm south of Dublin. He worked as a cobbler but was eventually lured back to Hollywood.
Anderson previously directed Day-Lewis to an Academy Award for Best Actor in 2008’s “There Will Be Blood.” Day-Lewis is a five time Academy Award nominee, with three total wins. He also took the trophy for “My Left Foot” in 1990 and “Lincoln” in 2013.
Brittania Awards: 'Lincoln' Star Daniel Day-Lewis Carries on 'Empty Chair' Theme (Photos)
Daniel Day-Lewis was in the election spirit, carrying his own empty chair through the crowd to the stage Wednesday. He said he stayed up until 2 a.m. on election night, watching CNN's Wolf Blitzer and that he wanted to sneak in and out of Thursday night’s “Lincoln” premiere in case he’s held responsible for bringing down one of the most popular figures of the 19th century.
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Honorees Matt Stone and Trey Parker ("South Park," "Book of Mormon") flank "Django Unchained's" Quentin Tarantino
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"Lincoln" director Steven Spielberg chats with "Skyfall" star Daniel Craig before the pear-salad course, as Day-Lewis looks on. Note Harvey Weinstein, Quentin Tarantino and former Fox Chief Tom Rothman one table back.
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“I don’t have anything funny to say…or wear,” Harrison Ford deadpanned, referring to in-red host Alan Cumming (left), who had to leave before the end of the ceremony to catch a red-eye to NYC.
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Olivia Munn greets Harvey Weinstein, holding court in the center of the room.
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A directors' huddle.
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CAA's Bryan Lourd during the silent auction cocktail hour.
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Rachel Weisz and Sally Field.
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If you haven't seen ‘The Book of Mormon’ it's well worth the $400,000 ticket,” the show’s former-star Josh Gad (with Berenice Marlohe) said while introducing the Broadway show's creators Parker and Stone.
BAFTA promoted "Skyfall" and Daniel Craig heavily, giving him the "British Artist of the Year Award." Airing for the first time on BBC America, the channel promoted its own version of Giuliana Rancic, Asha Leo ("The Brit List"), who handled the house interviews.
In London earlier in the day, Colin Firth and Cameron Diaz arrive at the Leicester Square world premiere of “Gambit.” Netflix threw the after-party at the nearby Corinthia Hotel.
Meanwhile at AFI, a "Somewhere" reunion with Stephen Dorff (there for "Zaytoun") and Elle Fanning (there for a special screening of "Ginger and Rosa") crossing on the red carpet on Wednesday night.
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Daniel Day-Lewis tells BAFTA’s Brittania Awards: “When I saw (Clint) talking to a chair in front of a room of strangers, I thought I have to try that”
Daniel Day-Lewis was in the election spirit, carrying his own empty chair through the crowd to the stage Wednesday. He said he stayed up until 2 a.m. on election night, watching CNN's Wolf Blitzer and that he wanted to sneak in and out of Thursday night’s “Lincoln” premiere in case he’s held responsible for bringing down one of the most popular figures of the 19th century.
Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for BAFTA
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