Phantom Thread

[B]

What's interesting is that DDL was also a co-producer on this project along with Annapurna and PTA, and from what I heard had a heavy hand in the story.

Did you hear any details on the story (or other details on DDL's involvement in the story)?

Also I see recent rumors that DDL is becoming a dressmaker after leaving acting? I don't know how much faith to place in this but here's one source: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/films/0/daniel-day-lewis-reportedly-retiring-acting-become-dressmaker/

According to one anonymous source he was planning to retire from acting for years and just looking for the right project to leave with a "bang". So if true, looks like he really is looking to go all out!

[Lottery]

That's cool as (and exclusive because I can't find that info elsewhere). Reminds me of how PSH was there on the early days of The Master screenplay and he was the one who told PTA that the movie was more Quell's story and less Dodd's.

[Just Withnail]

Also I see recent rumors that DDL is becoming a dressmaker after leaving acting? I don't know how much faith to place in this but here's one source: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/films/0/daniel-day-lewis-reportedly-retiring-acting-become-dressmaker/

Woa. He's stuck. He's stuck inside the character and can't get out. It had to happen someday.

[Just Withnail]

Why Paul Thomas Anderson Didn’t Hire a Cinematographer For His New Movie

What will be Daniel Day-Lewis’ last movie was known as “Phantom Thread” during production, but that will not be the title when the film hits theaters Christmas Day, IndieWire has learned.

WELL THANK THE LORD

my money is on "Re: Untitled 1950s Fashion World Drama starring Daniel Day-Lewis"

[BigSock]

I remember crew members had "The Cause" shirts during The Master production, so Phantom Thread is probably a similar placeholder

[greenberryhill]

And for "The Master", they had a film slate with the name "Untitled Western" on it.

[velociraptor]

Pointless thought: this image of Charles James feels like it could serve as potential poster inspiration. I'm likely just saying that because it reminds me a bit of The Master

[budwillies]

I've noticed some stills from movies due out in 2018 have been released this week.  Maybe some stills are due out soon?

[greenberryhill]

I´ve been investigating (like Doc Sportello) and found some interesting information about the release dates of Paul´s trailers for his last 3 films:

(This info is about the official trailers, i´m not counting the teaser trailers release dates for There Will Be Blood or The Master)

There Will Be Blood (2007)   
Release Day: December 26
Trailer Release: September 7
3 months and 19 days before release day.

The Master (2012):
Release Day: September 14
Trailer Release: July 19
1 month and 26 days before release day.

Inherent Vice(2014):
Release Day: December 12
Trailer Release: September 29
2 months and 13 days before release day.

So with these patterns i assume we can get a trailer for "Phantom Thread" 2 or 3 months before the release day, maybe late september/early october.

[budwillies]

Interesting....The Churchill biopic trailer was just released and that's a Focus/Universal picture.  That isn't due out to January.

[BigSock]

Darkest Hour releases in the states during Thanksgiving, and the trailer will probably be attached to Dunkirk in theaters

[axxonn]

So excited to see Lesley Manville act under PTA's direction and script! Incredible actress.

Looking at the cast list there's a bit of a Mike Leigh connection going on; I assume PTA is a fan? Has he ever been quoted on Leigh? Or vice versa?

[wilder]

That certainly seems to be the case. He's mentioned Secrets & Lies and Naked before but I don't remember where.

[axxonn]

That certainly seems to be the case. He's mentioned Secrets & Lies and Naked before but I don't remember where.

http://www.indiewire.com/1997/10/an-interview-with-paul-thomas-anderson-director-of-boogie-nights-83371/

Ah, here. Thanks. I assume he'll get asked about it potentially when he does the press stuff nearer the time of Phantom Thread's release.

[budwillies]

Pretty slow news month, eh