Filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson has been keeping a bit of a low profile over the past few years, and so it would seem has his next movie Phantom Thread which is due for a limited release this year. That is until today when a full synopsis for his upcoming project has finally been revealed along with the first look trailer and poster.
The drama, which stars Daniel Day-Lewis as Reynolds Woodcock, a well-known dressmaker, in possibly his last role before he heads into retirement. The film is written and directed by Anderson who has hired Radiohead member and longtime collaborator, Jonny Greenwood to compose the score. Phantom Thread also stars Lesley Manville, Richard Graham and Vicky Krieps.
The full synopsis reads;
Set in the glamour of 1950s post-war London, renowned dressmaker Reynolds Woodcock (Daniel Day-Lewis) and his sister Cyril (Lesley Manville) are at the centre of British fashion, dressing royalty, movie stars, heiresses, socialites, debutants and dames with the distinct style of The House of Woodcock.
Women come and go through Woodcock’s life, providing the confirmed bachelor with inspiration and companionship, until he comes across a young, strong-willed woman, Alma (Vicky Krieps), who soon becomes a fixture in his life as his muse and lover.
Once controlled and planned, he finds his carefully tailored life disrupted by love. With his latest film, Paul Thomas Anderson paints an illuminating portrait both of an artist on a creative journey, and the women who keep his world running.”
Phantom Thread trailer
The film is due for a limited release on the 24th of December with a view for a full release in January 2018.
