It appears that Daniel Day-Lewis is resolute in his decision to retire from the world of acting, as confirmed by his longtime collaborator, director Jim Sheridan.

The esteemed Irish filmmaker has worked on three of Day-Lewis’ most notable films, including “My Left Foot” (1989), “In the Name of the Father” (1993), and “The Boxer” (1997).

Day-Lewis clinched an Oscar for best actor for his role in “My Left Foot” and secured a nomination for his performance in “In the Name of the Father.”

Sheridan shared insights with ScreenDaily, expressing, “He says he’s done.

I keep talking to him.

I’d love to do something with him again.

He’s like everybody else.

He opens up the streamers and there’s seven thousand choices, none of them are good.”

Reflecting on the shifting landscape of film consumption, Sheridan highlighted the transition of movies from a public to a private domain, altering the viewing experience significantly.

Day-Lewis made his official retirement announcement in June 2017, ahead of the release of “Phantom Thread,” directed by Paul Thomas Anderson.

Despite earning another Oscar nomination for his role in the film, it marked Day-Lewis’ swan song in the realm of cinema.

Variety reported on the actor’s spokesperson affirming, “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.”

The decision to step away from acting was deemed private, with no further statements forthcoming from Day-Lewis or his representatives.

In an introspective interview with W magazine, Day-Lewis disclosed, “Before making [‘Phantom Thread’], I didn’t know I was going to stop acting.”

Shedding light on his thought process, he explained that his public declaration served as a deliberate measure to solidify his resolve, preventing any potential backtracking on his retirement decision.

Discussing the rationale behind his proactive retirement declaration, Day-Lewis admitted, “I knew it was uncharacteristic to put out a statement.

But I did want to draw a line.

I didn’t want to get sucked back into another project.”

The actor emphasized the importance of sticking to his decision and avoiding the temptation to return to the acting sphere.

Recent interactions at the National Board of Review awards saw Day-Lewis reuniting with his “Gangs of New York” director, Martin Scorsese, who hinted at a potential collaboration in the future, sparking speculation about Day-Lewis reconsidering his retirement.

Expressing gratitude towards Day-Lewis, Scorsese mused, “Maybe there’s time for one more.

Maybe!

He’s the best.”

Following his Oscar success for “My Left Foot,” Day-Lewis achieved further accolades with wins for “There Will Be Blood” and “Lincoln,” solidifying his status as a distinguished figure in the realm of acting.