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Daniel Day-Lewis Defends Method Acting, Emphasizes Internal Work

10/5/2025

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Daniel Day-Lewis discusses method acting in an interview with The New York Times, arguing it should not be equated with erratic behavior.
He says overemphasis on techniques distracts from the essential internal work of an actor.
In Anemone, directed by his son Ronan Day-Lewis, Day-Lewis plays Ray, an ex-soldier whose life is disrupted by his brother. He retired in 2017.

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Daniel Day-Lewis discusses method acting in an interview with The New York Times, arguing it should not be equated with erratic behavior.
He says overemphasis on techniques distracts from the essential internal work of an actor.
In Anemone, directed by his son Ronan Day-Lewis, Day-Lewis plays Ray, an ex-soldier whose life is disrupted by his brother. He retired in 2017.