A photo of Daniel Day-Lewis bearing an uncanny resemblance to Abraham Lincoln, whom he’ll be playing in Steven Spielberg’s latest biopic ‘Lincoln’, was snapped recently in Virginia where the film is shooting. Despite not donning the iconic Lincoln top-hat, the resemblance between him and the 16th US President is unmistakable.
It’s no surprise that even while not on set, Day-Lewis still appears to be in character. The 54 year old actor is famous for his method acting, and will sometimes remain in character for the duration of the filming, whether on-set or not.
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His dedication comes with a certain amount of selectivity, but often pays off with high acclaim and award. Day-Lewis has only appeared in ten movies since 1989, but still remains a household name. Along with a slew of other awards, he has won two Oscars for his roles in ‘My Left Foot,’ and ‘There Will be Blood’ and was nominated for his parts in ‘In the Name of the Father’ and ‘Gangs of New York’.
The Daily Mail reports that some fans are wary of Day-Lewis undertaking the role of one of America’s most beloved presidents because he is not American. However, if his track record and the recent photo of the uncanny comparison to Lincoln serve as any proof, Day-Lewis won’t disappoint.
Alongside Day-Lewis in the upcoming Spielberg flick are Sally Field, Jonathan Gordon-Levitt, Tommy Lee Jones and John Hawkes. The film is slotted for release in 2012.
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Switch to the desktop site to post a comment.DrTrelawney | Dec 03, 2011, 06:54 PM EST
Who the hell is Jonathan Gordon-Levitt? Joseph, I think. Does nobody check this stuff?
iamdiva | Dec 02, 2011, 11:02 AM EST
Well, this is going to be a great year. "Lincoln" and "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter" are both appearing on the big screen. Talk about ironic. Haha.
carrickcourt | Dec 02, 2011, 10:49 AM EST
The colkelley's remarks shows a lack of knowledge of the people and times during Lincoln's lifetime. Lincoln's believes on the question of slavery reflect the general attitude of most Americans at the time. Read your history.
carrickcourt | Dec 02, 2011, 10:44 AM EST
Lots of "A Lincoln's" out there. Of course Lincoln was only bearded from shortly before his becoming President until his death. How many "A. Lincoln's" out there without beards? Wonder how close Day-Lewis would be to Lincoln without the beard? One my non Irish ancestors, Frederick Wood, entertained A Lincoln at his home in Bridgeport, CT with dinner on 10 Mar 1860 before Lincoln spoke at Washington Hall in Bridgeport. Lincoln traveled in a carriage manufactured by Frederick Wood's company Wood Brothers Carriages (plant in Bridgeport and show room in NYC on Broadway)the night he was assassinated in Washington DC in April 1865. The Wood Brothers Lincoln carriage is now at the Studebaker National Museum in Indiana.
Murph46 | Dec 02, 2011, 09:48 AM EST
Excellent choice!