The Real Reason Daniel Day-Lewis Quit Acting

If there were an actor that truly treats acting as a craft, it has to be Daniel Day-Lewis. Throughout his storied career, he has embodied some of the most memorable characters in cinematic history.
Day-Lewis becomes the character he takes on. We don’t see any traces of the real him in Bill the Butcher in Gangs of New York or in Abraham Lincoln in Lincoln. Day-Lewis is a master at transforming into a role through his voice and body.
Sadly, Day-Lewis has announced that The Phantom Thread is going to be his last movie and he will be retiring from the craft of acting. Here is the real reason Daniel Day-Lewis is quitting acting.
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Post-production depression | 1:36
Secondary career paths | 2:39
Allergic to fame | 3:30
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[@Looper]

What was your favorite Daniel Day-Lewis role?

[@ederlopez2716]

Looper Plowing yarr Mum.

[@Jack_all]

Gangs of New York

[@Dakedoom]

Lincoln!

[@pratibhamanchikatla701]

Daniel Plainview in there will be blood

[@expectoprotesto]

Looper Last of the Mohicans.

[@wgjung1]

He quit acting in order to play later a character who is a retired actor.

[@user-zs1iz9vs8i]

That is both hilarious and potentially very accurate.

[@amadousef846]

juan gomez *cough* Joaquin Phoenix *cough*

[@Mi-kf5bc]

Well, fuck...*mind blown

[@XanderShiller]

This character's name is "Cut".

[@amandalively1]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@duinay3]

the real reason he is quitting is because he wants to give other actors a chance to win the oscar

[@bluecanaria9121]

Viggo especially

[@namanshah8354]

Fuk you

[@randomhuman97]

For the record, he's got a 50% success rate. . .

[@candidopeito5577]

@Abrar Mohammad I am not a big fan of him but it's true there is no better actor than him, maybe Di Caprio and Joaquin Pheonix get very close

[@god1770]

@@candidopeito5577 maybe Joaquin, yes somehow, he's still got a long way to go though. But DiCaprio, no way in a million years. Not being Cocky, DiCaprio is a Great actor...but he's nowhere near the league of any of the best method actors such as DDL, Joaquin, or Even Philip S Hoffman.

[@michaelknapp8961]

The guy is basically the Mount Everest of actors!! He’s just incredible.

[@morten1]

He could even PLAY Mount Everest ;)

[@Albanez39]

We feel depressed and lost when we finish WATCHING a film or a TV series, imagine how Daniel feels after months of actually being that character in that story...

[@miawallace2306]

I know you posted this comment a long time ago but I wanted to tell you that you totally hit the nail on the head. That’s 100% accurate.

[@Albanez39]

@@miawallace2306 :)

[@blechbuchse8284]

I’ve never heard that anybody’s depressed when finishing a film. When the film was good, I’m happy and otherwise I’m a bit disappointed. Nothing else

[@Albanez39]

@@blechbuchse8284 what kind of films do you watch? Feel good action flicks? Marvel movies? Watch Midsommar tonight and come back to me...how did you feel when it ended? Are you satisfied with the ending? Did it answer your questions? Give it a chance mate :)

[@blechbuchse8284]

@@Albanez39 I watched it 2 weeks ago and to be honest, It was not what I was expecting. The cinematography is great and so is the atmosphere, but I think you have to interpretate to much and the film is really not easy to understand. And to answer your questions: I just waited for more, but it just didn’t happen, it was a bit boring but interesting and the end was unnecessarily weird, like in Hereditary but kinda left me cold, because i couldn’t recognize a menace for Dani or something like that

[@Pulsonar]

The man is a genius actor, he probably walked a thin line between sanity and madness as many brilliant people do in their quest to do justice to their task. I hope he lives happily ever after.

[@Thraxxx03]

Pulsonar well said. People don’t know about the hard work it takes to become an actor iconic as he is ! And how crazy you can go if you don’t remind yourself it’s just a role!

[@jonathanapple4828]

BLAZE Beast yeah. People just don’t realize how close they are to going off the handle. Remember Heath Ledger? Went a little bit too far and we lost a legend in the making.

[@rkernell]

I have read that the same issue plagued Heath Ledger. Has anyone else?

[@Sparkpark228]

The price you pay for unrelenting passion and incredible talent. You succumb to your art and left feeling devoid after it is finished.

[@prismonthethehorizon5793]

One of the finest.

[@OllihuAkbar]

He never acted, he became the characters he played.

[@cipher88101]

Well said

[@tristramp.g.amberson3564]

Indeed.

[@thelastman27]

No it's just acting.

[@SuperHooter22]

haha! this dick.

[@cianbroderick4145]

it's called method acting, and yes it's acting

[@Buenomars]

He will return in twenty years to play an 80 year-old retired actor, in some kind of passion project film directed by either himself or a close friend.

[@tundeidowu5928]

Buenomars HQ

[@osielescalante2785]

I will honestly come back in 20 years to this comment and be like, “You knew all along!!!” And then my mind will be like PEWHSH! You know, it’s gonna sound like that.

[@markotodorovic7013]

I think he will be back sooner. He is most likely just taking another break before that buzz for work hits him again.

[@avigii_]

@@markotodorovic7013 Amen to that!

[@waynej2608]

@@markotodorovic7013 I feel the same way. He's just too talented, not to comeback and work his craft.

[@adminsucks8806]

Thank god he wasn't really a part of Hollywood, he always looks like an outcast but he get the job done and better than any of them,

[@megadeath098ajb]

daniel day-lewis is a true artist

[@joesmith8530]

I've abandoned my child!

[@abongilejankie4164]

Should I give you the blood?

[@sweetbitter2]

Dr. Zoidberg I've abandoned my boy

[@joesmith8530]

A bastard from a basket!

[@colinsilver1041]

Lol You fuckers are hilarious. Great movie man.

[@fredb2858]

Abongile Jankie GIVE ME THE BLOOD, LORD and let me get away!

[@lisamerrill24]

I met Daniel at Sundance in 2005. A fried of mine and I had just seen The Ballad of Jack and Rose which screened there. After most of the people had filed out Daniel was standing in the lobby with some guy talking his ear off. He looked like he wanted to get away but was too polite to cut the guy off. I waited for a little while and finally walked over...said Excuse me to the Motor Mouth, reached my hand in, which Daniel took, and I told him, "You are so talented. Please do not stop acting. You bring such joy to all of us who watch you in these fabulous roles. You are wonderful." He got the biggest smile on his face and thanked me so graciously! It's been almost (this month!) 13 years since I gave him that compliment and we've had him for that long... because the rumor was in 2005 that he wanted out! Which is why I took the time to tell him that! I like to think maybe my sincere comment had something to do with him staying! Probably not...but one can hope. :) Daniel...you will be greatly missed.

[@berly9397]

Lisa, wow, thank you for encouraging him. You never know...maybe you inspired him to continue. I just saw 'Phantom Thread ', I was shocked to see what an incredible actor he is. Now I have to go back and watch all his films.

[@KneeoGeeo]

Lisa Merrill Lmao, biggest load of shite I've ever read. Like he'd not heard that before. You dont realise it but you were just another annoying fan chewing his ear off.

[@KneeoGeeo]

Aleksandar Milinković the fuck are you on about?

[@genox3636]

@@KneeoGeeo Did you and Aleksandar work things out after all this time?

[@KneeoGeeo]

@@genox3636 no, afraid not my friend.

[@cheshire_skatkat9093]

He quit acting because all he had to do was there will be blood,last of the mohicans, my left foot, and gangs of newyork. He is that damn good.

[@democracymanifest3247]

His best work was In the Name of the Father.

[@fiorebarrientos5127]

JP 1980 can't believe Hepburn has 4 and he only has 3

[@monicaangelini3324]

Best live actor (since Seymor Hoffman passed)

[@anantambisht4895]

Z meister 2099 he acted in only 6 films since 1998

[@maximilian6830]

Z meister 2099 lincoln and phantom thread

[@WaterHazard86]

Daniel Day-Lewis, your performances will be missed, he IS the Butcher, he IS Lincoln, he IS Plainview. Good luck man, your career will NOT be forgotten anytime soon.

[@longmemory1620]

lincoln was his punishment for playing the united states in There Will Be Blood

[@bottomlinebassin2001]

Hawkeye

[@KoreaYear]

Plot Twist: Daniel Day-Lewis is the narrator of this video.

[@endlessfreedomful]

i'll be damned

[@mckavitt]

SeanOverseas I don't think so.

[@Virolaxion]

Top comment of 2017

[@mckavitt]

SeanOverseas The hell he is. NO.

[@dharmawiguna3232]

Plot Twist : you are daniel day lewis

[@MRSLAV]

That forehead vein will never be forgoten.

[@leopardcubpupkryky6940]

Forgotten

[@prajwalm.s7976]

I've abandoned my child

[@garrison6863]

One of the finest actors of his generation. Nothing but admiration for him. He was definitive as LIncoln, brilliiant in My Left Foot, and should have won another Oscar for Gangs of New York.

[@Dr.JeremyDunks]

garrison 68 Honestly, I think his performance as Daniel Plainview is maybe *the* best in film history. Dude is just incredible.

[@eoghandridl1007]

Ya def deserved it for gangs of new york, he made that film ffs

[@anantambisht4895]

garrison 68 and he Was awesome in there will be blood

[@anantambisht4895]

MrKneller you have abandoned my chillllllddd

[@anantambisht4895]

Basketball Man no

[@jimmydroid7838]

The world is truly upside down. The Kardashians should go away, dissappear from our screens not this talented actor.

[@starlight1126]

Jimmy Droid my sentiments exactly.

[@sNstRflyEr]

YUP!

[@MMMCLXXX]

I shan't disturb the *111 Likes.* I don't want to see the ghost of my living father.

[@dsioud441]

yes ! thank you for saying that ! jimmy droid

[@waynej2608]

@Stephen Mark Westwood You're right, unfortunately. What the hell happened to the culture?! It seems we've gone from, There Will Be Blood, to 'There Will Be Mediocrity '. Bummer.

[@PicturesJester]

The greatest of all time, more than once he complained abou how much the movies take from him, he deserves his rest.

[@jorgegomez524]

PicturesJester well its sad, i think he would do a brilliant Colombo or Napoleon. Figures greater than life, that had the world on the palm of their hand an lose it all.

[@jarpyr6791]

Jorge Gomez Damn dude now I’m sad

[@thegreathistoricalbum]

Universe Man difference between him and them, he was never in a bad film or a bad role And if he was, it was as a street hooligan in Ghandi.

[@thegreathistoricalbum]

Universe Man The film Gandhi? Starring Ben Kingsley? It was DDL's first role in any film, it was a really small part.

[@LeoSRL300]

PicturesJester Greatest of all time? Calm down, fanboy.

[@EvilSSP]

Best actor ever. I admire him even more for not wallowing in the fame and flaunting himself.

[@saintsrowandmasseffect4lif825]

Evil D wouldn't go that far I mean he's Increible and definitely the best British actor ever probably even the best non American actor but he is not the best actor ever the best actor ever is easily Jack Nicholson with Robert de Niro st s close second and Marlon Brando at a close third day Lewis is in the top 5 of the best across ever but he is and probably never will be the best ever

[@abrahame.6666]

Nice opinion.

[@jaycuthbert245]

Problem with Daniel though is he does flaunt himself and wallows in his own brilliance. Just take a look at interviews he's done and being asked about his performances. He comes scross super pompus and belittling. Like the stuff he's doing is as important as curing cancer or something.

[@madddog6790]

He should have gotten another Oscar for In the Name of the Father.

[@ronburns6920]

It's a great movie

[@ntavares540]

And Phantom Thread.

[@TheDukeofMadness]

When Daniel Day-Lewis looked over the breadth of his domain, he wept for there were no more worlds to conquer.

[@girlspooptoo8567]

Stephen Crane Daniel the great

[@feralmode]

Are you quoting from Die Hard? Or have you had the benefits of a classical education?

[@feralmode]

David Frigault ahhh David I was quoting Die Hard. Alan Rickman says the Alexander line then follows it up with ‘Benefits of a classical education’. Perhaps you might not have watched the movie as many times as me.

[@octaviancaesarhibernicus4447]

anchorbuildings in The Big Short they used that line but said "and Caesar wept for there were no more world's to conquer"...definitely not Caesar.

[@debayan7]

just how stewie felt after he moved from green room to purple room..

[@AJ-kj1go]

At least he's going out on a Andersen movie.

[@AJ-kj1go]

hell yes

[@89Awww]

If he gets nominated for and wins an oscar for best actor, he'll be the only male actor to have won four oscars and one of two people to have won four oscars for acting (the other being Katherine Hepburn)

[@RasMajnouni]

In those years Hollywood made so much less films. Lewis has to compete with thousands of others. In former times there was less competition. The best actors of the 30's,40's 50's 60's were lousy compared to those today. I grew up in the 50's on those films from then and much earlier. Now when I check out my former favorites on KZbin I gasp at how bad the great actors were.

[@silviob1972]

I saw this comment now as u wrote your comment 2 months ago, I would never thought that was the case of actors being lousy back in the day of 30's - 60's compared today actors because back then they didn't have the technology to make movies so they relied on the acting and the plot, I thought it would be the other way around because of today with special effect that take the front stage unless u have a drama movie, I guess the case today u have more tools to work with the art of the craft as back in the day it was a learning process as film was new and young

[@andrewcahill9735]

Four for Hepburn, joke

[@johnoneal2747]

This absolutely breaks my heart. I love every role he's taken. He's the most talented and rewarding actor to watch, but I completely understand that besides the acclaim he's received, it's got to be quite taxing to become the person you're acting as.

[@cartersmom0629]

He's such a method actor that I can see why he'd want to quit. It has to be grueling to do that with every role. It can be dangerous. He's that good. If only everyone approached their career the same way.

[@ThaloniusPFunk]

I heard this guy almost died of Pneumonia while shooting Gangs of New York because he refused modern medicine.

[@cheshire_skatkat9093]

Marcus Golden yeah he demanded leeches and spiny nettles. Lol

[@lilup9138]

Marcus Golden if true that's idiotic!

[@lopamudradey89]

Marcus Golden ji

[@judyneville4812]

Marcus Golden now that really is what I call putting ya heart body and mind into your craft!

[@anantambisht4895]

Judy Neville no lol

[@ellie9311]

it's a shame his quitting acting because he is one of the best actors around so it will be sad to see him go

[@jefffromjersey52]

Its seems to have taken a lot out of him. He truly gave it his ALL.

[@ULTRAWIDE.]

It is a shame. He's an incredible actor. Seems like film is running out of classically trained actors these days. I can see why he'd want to. At least hes left a great legacy.

[@shakesmctremens178]

Don't worry ellie, I'm sure Tom Cruise will be around for a long, long time. :P

[@longmemory1620]

he's quitting because he knows hollywood is gonna be exposed soon as a pedo ring

[@strangerinthealps5874]

Definitely. I'm excited to see what he helps produce or directs though. Undoubtedly, his subjects/actors and actresses will surely be tested to their limits. Imagine how insanely difficult he may be when he doesn't get his proposed shot.

[@MerkinMuffly]

Psst, he wasn't acting when he did these movies.

[@msblackpinkie6866]

He's just incredible. I think he has earned his right to whatever he wants. It's only a pity we won't get to see him in anything new.

[@SecretOfMonkeyIsland784]

There Will Be Blood, Last Of The Mohicans and Gangs Of New York were all excellent films so he obviously knows what he is doing. Better than the crap that gets churned out these days from Marvel and DC

[@scotty6124]

Damn straight. He's on another level

[@extremejoy]

Bless you Daniel, very few can rise above it all in that industry but you did it with flying colors.

[@yvonnehemlick9504]

He is so handsome one of my favourite actors of all time.

[@marvelstarwheel]

I. Drink. Your. MILKSHAKE!!!

[@anantambisht4895]

Lucas M suuurrrrrpppp

[@SalveRegina8]

DRAAAAAINAGE

[@michaelashtonjr.ashohara1414]

*I DRINK IT UP!*

[@NickPR87]

He'll always be one of the baddest MoFos of all time! You gotta respect the fact that he gave us all a tremendous amount of legendary performances and that he's had the balls to call it a day when other greats haven't been able to and then turn into Hollywood whores, who then just appear in whatever shit project that will get them paid.

[@arnoldsxy2395]

Sad but true, I wish he had had Daniel's dignity

[@doogleticker5183]

You can. Just do it.

[@utkarshpandey2785]

@John Doe deniro and marlon did whatever they thought was fun no insult to them no way in hundred i would call them hollywood whores when i am not even half thier talent and work

[@uglytothebone6253]

He's made his money He's got the respect of his industry and is probably rediscovering who he is after playing so many others. Kudos to his wife and family for putting up with his eccentricities great body of work and definitely a credit to the actor profession.

[@jbowes783]

Daniel Day-Lewis is a wonderfully unique human being who courageously dedicates himself in his work to the truth of his characters and his own being. But, in order to display and share this naked truth, he literally leaves his self aside to become a living character. I am grateful for his profound gift to us all. DANIEL, YOU SHINE THROUGH THE DARKNESS. Thank you.

[@lyconxero457]

As long as he's hale and healthy then I'll happily see him off to his retirement. However, if it turns out that he or someone close to him is terminally ill and that's the reason for his impromptu retirement then the sadness I would experience would be quite immense because Daniel Day-Lewis IS the greatest living actor in the world and quite possibly the greatest actor that's ever been put to film IMO.

[@sclogse1]

Keep watching the pre code films here on youtube. You'll see some brilliant character actor work. Watch Luis Alberni in Easy Money.

[@lewisdavidson571]

He's actually just getting into character for a Birdman Sequel

[@uttisiseppe769]

Underrated comment

[@random-jn8ec]

wow

[@atifayuob]

U look at him and wish that all acting stars were like him. Grounded, humble, professional and dedicated and devoid of any incessant pursuit of cheap fame.

[@goodsport3430]

One of the best actors ever. Hollywood needs more like him. To bad there's plenty of morons.

[@yosoykarito]

Morons A.K.A. Jared Leto, Thimothy Chalamet. They have some talent and walk like gods thinking so high of themselves.

[@runebeo]

He was a master of his art 👏

[@MaxRockatansky853]

Him and Gary Oldman...two best actors ever to walk the planet.

[@agentd36]

jobless205 don't forget Rob Schneider, Ashton Kutcher, Adam Sandler, and Vin Diesel.

[@jefffromjersey52]

No kidding , Ive been saying that for YEARS.... and it absolutely sickens me when people try to claim Clooney, Kostner, DeNiro, or Depp.. as examples of greatest Actors of our time, never mind all of Cinema History... . DDL becomes the person he is portraying.. Some have tried to emulate this style by losing body weight and immersing themselves in the Role , but no one even comes close to the Talent of DDL. he is the best of ALL time ... I can not think of a single person no longer with us other than Brando , who was mentioned ... and as to those still alive ,, Gary Oldman is the only one who deserves 2nd Place ..

[@89Awww]

LOL, that comment made my day!

[@c3realK1ll4h]

jobless205 your favorite actor is martin lawrence

[@c3realK1ll4h]

Jeff from Jersey daniel day lewis and gary oldman are definitely the best alongside de niro and al pacino

[@lizmedina2527]

I love him, best actor in the world, got it all, AND integrity.

[@saintsrowandmasseffect4lif825]

Liz Medina no he isn't the best actor in the world one of the best but not the best

[@USMC-0311]

I love all of Lewis’s characters. He immerses himself into his titled role and is the best in the industry. He needs to be respected for being who he is and most importantly how professional he is. Thank you Mr Lewis for your passion in your roles and my all time favorite is Abraham Lincoln. Thank you sincerely. You are the best.

[@T4terrible]

6 minutes of speculation

[@BostonRedSoxForever]

+Nathan Berry: Right, right, right! I instantly gave this fucking video a fat dislike!

[@AJ-kj1go]

I mean this is a trash channel with trash videos. Accept it or do the right thing and unsub

[@dobypilgrim6160]

Yep. Done.

[@runoverme3693]

yep "real reason" my butt.

[@BostonRedSoxForever]

+Thomas Middleton: Guess what? I never subscribed...

[@GavitoRodrigo]

GREATEST OF ALL TIME, Alongside with Marlon Brando

[@herczeus9341]

Brando was the Godfather of Method Acting. Best Actor ever.

[@masterle4248]

Herc Zeus Brando literally is The Godfather

[@nnalan4886]

Yes. He raped audiences with his awesome portrayal of Vito Corleone.

[@BostonRedSoxForever]

+Rodrigo: Totally agree.

[@AnthonyScott5425]

Absolutely!!

[@mdturnerinoz]

Lincoln was awesome!

[@panoramictv9249]

He gave his all to every performance for 3 decades! I think the man deserves to go out on his own accord. Live in peace DDL.

[@SuitcaseShuffle]

Too right he's considered the best method actor of all time. Deniro was a serious contender back in the day (Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, King of Comedy etc), but "I have a straw...." What a guy, and he finished on top!

[@veeardy4635]

As plausible as his reasons are, do I hear echoes of Joaquin Phoenix?

[@goacoa]

Not even remotely close! Joaquin was doing way too much drugs when he said that.

[@Zamigirl]

He's given enough of himself. Be happy that he has given his best.

[@colinclayton8042]

Here's the short simple reason. Because Daniel acts because he loves to act, not for money. He would act in a movie and get so deeply involved in it and nail it 100% then he would take a break for a while. The movies that are coming out today are so bland and have no heart that he doesn't want to act these movies

[@mosescordovero5959]

I sure hope he changes his mind and returns to acting. His role as Abraham Lincoln was simply phenomenal. I could even see him playing the role of the real Moses

[@raztubes]

Moses Cordovero What do you mean the real Moses?

[@mosescordovero5959]

I mean, the Moses of Ten Commandments fame

[@mosescordovero5959]

caseAgainstThinking1 is not real

[@mosescordovero5959]

the current scholarly consensus is also against the Jewish State of Israel, so i would hardly give them any credibility whatsoever. insulting JESUS is quite proper, since he was nothing but a fake phony fraud

[@braydynniewiadomski5454]

@@mosescordovero5959 Have you heard the gospel of Jesus Christ before? God's holy word the Bible teaches us that we have all sinned, we have all done things our God given conscience tells us are wrong, that keep us from experiencing His holiness and goodness in our lives. Romans 3:23 “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;” Sins such as using His name in vain, to use the name of the God who created us and gave us life, without respect or reverence, and worse, often with disrespect, jesting or even hatred. Exodus 20:7 “Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.” God is a just, holy and righteous God and in His love and goodness He must punish sin. If we are living sinful lives, breaking the ten commandments, and not acknowledging God in our hearts, God must punish us for our wickedness. God must send us to hell, a place of torment, weeping and gnashing of teeth, where all unrepentant sinners will go. Since we all have sinned, and fallen short, how can we be saved from this eternal place? Romans 5:8 “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” The good news, the gospel, is that God was born of a virgin, lived a perfect, sinless and holy life, as Jesus of Nazareth, and sacrificed Himself for our sins. He shed His blood and died on the cross and took upon Himself the wrath of the Father so that we might go free. After being crucified, he was buried in a tomb, and then as prophesied, resurrected by the power of God and defeated sin, death and hell. Whosoever believes in Him and follows Him will have eternal life! Forgiven of all sin, saved from death and hell and given a new heart to truly know Him. That is the mercy and love that Christ showed on the cross. He was perfect, yet died for imperfect people like us. Please take the time, you are not promised tomorrow, to read these next verses humbly and honestly and pray for God to forgive you of your sin and grant you His Holy Spirit and forgiveness in Jesus Christ. God bless you in Jesus' mighty name! Amen. Romans 10:9 “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.” John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 14:6 “Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” John 11:25-26 "Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?"

[@Azrael442]

DRAAAAAAINAGE!

[@burrFTK]

Azrael I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!

[@idrinkyourmilkshake7715]

did someone call me?

[@Tatiianita7]

LMAOO

[@TheBlackLodger]

*SLURP* I DRINK IT UP!

[@thebossman80s]

IM THE THIRD REVELATION!!

[@tonyhsloanejr]

Daniel Day-Lewis is the Chuck Norris of acting he can do anything and it's just awesome

[@nathaniele.4827]

I can imagine someday somehow Day-Lewis will see a role that he’s interested in and come out of retirement - we deserve an amazing movie with an amazing actor these days

[@GhostPlanetFilms]

Fare thee well, good sir!

[@Mattblaze1477]

His work as Daniel Plainview was one of the best on screen performances ever, and my personal favorite. I am so looking forward to Phantom Thread. Paul Thomas Anderson is my favorite Director and Day Lewis is my favorite actor so another collaboration between the 2 has me at a damn near fever pitch.

[@jaycuthbert245]

He should have got the Oscar for Bill the butcher. I'd have taken that over his role as Lincoln although I do believe his Lincoln performance did deserve the nod. But his performance as Bill was LEGENDARY

[@doogleticker5183]

I am quite sad to see him go. He is definitely one of the best actors ever to have entertained us. I absolutely LOVE "Last of the Mohicans" where he played Nataniel Poe (Hawkeye) with an excellent cast, and especially the stunningly classically beautiful Madeleine Stowe. And the music (OMG)...that movie could only have been done with Daniel Day-Lewis. I seriously cannot imagine anybody else in that role. I will miss his totally immersive character work, and the outstanding results and achievements he has done for us to watch...and be amazed. At least I have the films on Blue-Ray! Thanks, DDL, and best wishes for what comes your way.

[@knurdyob]

Probably the most talented actor to ever exist

[@im_that_randomguy]

So Adam Sandler and Amy Shumer keep making crappy movies and probably the best actor quits ........ dam you HOLLYWOOD

[@Locahaskatexu]

if every actor is great, they become lost in their own mire, you need tons of shitty actors and actresses to offset a few good ones, it makes the good ones seem even better in comparison :P I guess that's Adam Sandler's and Amy Schumer's respective roles in life :P

[@andrewmair7371]

Random Guy ~ Ha 😆 😂 yeah❕Brings to mind Bill Hick’s great riff from the 80s - “We live in a time when John Lennon was MUR-DERED & yet Barry MANILOW CON-tinues to put albums out❕”

[@andrewmair7371]

Correction: Bill Hicks’❔… Bill Hicks’s❔(obsessive 🙄😆)

[@fptfootball66]

Punch Drunk Love and Uncut Gems day hi imbecile

[@OrnamentValleyFilms]

dudeeeee u can’t group sandler with amy schumer cmon sandlers had at least 4 great films schumer is a shitty comedian best known for the pop culture trashpit that is ‘trainwreck’

[@smeech5177]

There’s a balance and a fine line. I’m glad he somehow managed to figure out how to not lose himself completely. I have so much respect for him 🙌🏾

[@x.6940]

Such a unique and exceptional actor. One of the very few.

[@fiddleferme]

We'll give him 5 years of cobbling and see if he doesn't get bored and change his mind for a role he can't refuse.

[@FabledGentleman]

And when he returns he stars in a film with Gene Hackman and Sean Connery!! :D

[@superlex611]

FabledGentleman a huge comeback movie

[@dawnradu5120]

Hell,ide buy a pair of his shoes

[@michaelcorleone2397]

cat whatever Hollywood will make him an offer he won’t refuse

[@AmazinglyGayPhil]

@@FabledGentleman Sean Connery :( R.I.P

[@francisco4benites]

wow this is crazy he is one of the greatest actors of all time

[@andreina9305]

Daniel we love you, please DON'T quit acting, PLEASE reconsider

[@JumpingJack6]

I can think of nothing sadder than this man not exploring his natural talent.... perhaps the most talented actor I have ever seen.

[@paulthomas4239]

he has not quit acting he has a film that is due out at the end of this year and got more projects on the go.

[@dazzaMusic]

The amount of work he put into his craft he’s well and truly earned his retirement just at a time where Hollywood is declining massively

[@bluebird28tl]

Wishing you nothing but the best Daniel. Thank you for all the truly wonderful films that you gave so much to. We have enjoyed them immensely and will continue to.

[@linguafranca7115]

If he is this committed and passionate he won’t be able to let go of acting. He will be back for sure.

[@CharlotteFairchild]

As beautiful as he is, he was the best in "A Room With a View."

[@efranm.6433]

Daniel Day-Lewis is one of the greatest actors period! He will go down with Marlon Brando as a top tier actor

[@failedrevolutionary9497]

It’s so hard to remember that some celebrities aren’t really *celebrities*, per se. Some people just love their career and their chosen art form, and commit to it fully, but they don’t want the fame that can come with it. Daniel Day-Lewis was an unbelievably talented actor who did what good method actors do; commit themselves to a character fully and without restraint. I don’t blame him for wanting to step back. I obviously don’t know him personally, but he seems like the kind of person who craved a stage but not necessarily an audience, if you know what I mean.

[@angusjoejohnson1036]

His performance in Gangs of New York is the greatest I have ever seen. He stole the show.

[@Williamstanway]

Wow I love a great actor the mystique makes the films all the more compelling, a true master of his craft.

[@bax323]

Daniel Day Lewis didn't want to see his career reduced to being like Robert 'I'll take the part' De Niro. Doing any stupid movie for a pay check.

[@saintsrowandmasseffect4lif825]

Marilyn Dillard bullshit I love day Lewis and he is the best non American actor ever but you cannot say he is a better actor than de Niro you can't go onto any list of the best actors ever de Niro is always ranked above day Lewis and why is that? Oh because he's a better actor

[@mikesando4747]

dude u talk like youve accomplished anything u troll! deniro is one of the greats along with daniel day lewis!!!

[@jefffromjersey52]

Best Actor of our Time.. No one has even comes Close..... I truly miss this Huge Talent no longer being on the Big Screen... but we all wish him well.

[@saintsrowandmasseffect4lif825]

Jeff from Jersey what do you classify as '' our time''

[@jefffromjersey52]

People alive today, actors still alive ... lots of great Actors are no longer with us .. unfortunately.. you can list your favorites , and we would probably agree on many.. Marlon Brando comes to mind .

[@fastdraw30]

The butcher was my favorite...what a performance and character...the raw emotions he portrayed!!

[@philoshaughnessy906]

DDL's performances can be summed up in one word: Excellence.

[@ambitionx1639]

Oh he'll come back he's a real artist that itch won't ever go away.

[@oddball_hb]

He didn't quit, he takes long breaks from acting after almost every movie he does, I think because he becomes so enamored with the roles he takes on that at the end of filming he needs a good long time to settle back into himself before some other role comes across his lap that captures his interest. If you look back at his career Daniel Day Lewis has "quit" acting almost 8 times only to return in about a year. He can't stay away, he loves transforming himself but he's also a Hollywood elite who has a markedly different perspective on world issue than most of us normies. You get the sense from interviews that he's a very serious and dramatic man outside of his performances.

[@travelinben1966]

I enjoyed,and will continue to enjoy his films.Thank you,Daniel,great stuff.Enjoy yourself!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@totalbliss1]

I wish more actors took on his philosophy. He manages to transform the movies he works on into works of art instead of just another movie. Robert Downey Jr should take note.

[@aldoparziale5669]

One of the greats and will surely be missed, however I wouldn't doubt it if he came back at some point once he's done unwinding and getting it out of his system, least I hope so

[@UniqueApex]

Thanks for posting this, Looper. You put a lot of effort into the research. Day-Lewis is perhaps one of the greatest actors to have ever lived. I think his true fans totally respect his decision - thought I for one selfishly wish he'd do some more :p

[@sonofagreatsouthernland]

There's brilliance in the madness. Something many of us may never achieve......

[@ivanwilson8038]

dude is a fucking legend

[@rabinohhrabin]

Take a bow Mr. Lewis..thank you and regards from Nepal!!

[@enzocignetti6359]

I really hope there’s a director and screenplay that attracts him again at some point

[@musiciangal02453]

Omg I watched The Crucible in my high school English class just the year before he retired! So sad to see him go. He was truly amazing as John Proctor :(

[@theverminmediaareyourenemi5612]

get over yourself, he's not a "celebrity", he's a professional actor, a thespian. He's not on instagram, I know that might be shocking to you that he doesn't post selfies on the internet. I know that's odd to you, Looper aka Buzzfeed Jr.

[@cleopaige8947]

The Flayed Man

[@Pygmygerbil88]

I never forget there will be blood the Eli character reminds me of joel olsteen and all televangelist pos. DD LEWIS is just an eternal legend.

[@melissaapril20]

One of the best actor of all time, if u haven’t see the last of the Mohicans go ahead and find the time to watch, I saw the movie in 1993 and is one of the best movie ever made.

[@rokes32]

best of luck ,his Wise enough to do so , and u got give it to him in everything he does , that's just who he is !Day Lewis .

[@arnabdas7019]

brilliant actor. genious . a quiet guy. i love him

[@johncole4882]

the best actor of our time

[@jaykay-yo4ic]

What a likeable man. I’m a fan of him as a person, as well as an actor.

[@ernestmendez5487]

I've experienced the same sadness after completing a novella; though I'm certain it's less visceral than method acting. Other writers speak of the sadness too. After living with heart and soul in a story it's heartbreaking when it ends. Not at all, though, with writing music since you can perform the songs again.