Hollywood’s fall season just got a whole lot more interesting. Two major announcements have sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry, and they’re both absolute game-changers.
First up: AFI Fest’s brilliant coup. The festival’s nabbed “Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere” for its opening night — a gritty dive into The Boss’s Nebraska album era starring Jeremy Allen White. (Yeah, that Jeremy Allen White. The one who’s been absolutely everywhere since “The Bear” dropped.) The screening’s set for October 22nd at Hollywood’s TCL Chinese Theatres, and honestly? Perfect choice.
AFI President Bob Gazzale couldn’t help gushing about the selection. “To open with Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere honors the global impact of an American icon and the true artistry it takes to tell his tale.” Well said, Bob. Well said.
But wait — there’s more. Much more.
In what might be the most jaw-dropping comeback since… well, maybe ever… Daniel Day-Lewis is stepping out of retirement. The man who swore he was done after “Phantom Thread” in 2017 is returning for “Anemone,” and get this — he’s co-writing it with his son Ronan, who’s taking the director’s chair for the first time. Talk about keeping it in the family.
The “Anemone” trailer dropped Thursday, and holy smokes. Think “Succession” meets Greek tragedy, but with that signature Day-Lewis intensity that’s earned him three Oscar statues. Focus Features Chairman Peter Kujawski practically floated while announcing the partnership with both Day-Lewises. Can’t blame him, really.
Both films are hitting the festival circuit this fall — “Springsteen” making stops at Telluride before its AFI debut, while “Anemone” claims its spotlight at the New York Film Festival. With the 2025 awards season already looking particularly spicy, these additions just turned up the heat considerably.
Between White channeling Springsteen (c’mon, it’s basically perfect casting) and Day-Lewis sharing the screen with heavyweights like Sean Bean and Samantha Morton, autumn at the movies is shaping up to be something special. Really special.
Time to dust off those festival passes and start planning those screening schedules. Because this fall? It’s gonna be one for the history books.
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