Filming for the highly anticipated movie Anemone, starring Daniel Day-Lewis and Sean Bean, hit a snag in Handbridge, Chester, when traffic wardens began ticketing vehicles used in a scene. The film, co-written by Day-Lewis and his son Ronan, was being shot in the picturesque town when the unexpected interruption occurred.
Passers-by captured the moment on camera as Cheshire West And Chester Council traffic wardens issued tickets to several 1980s-era vehicles parked on double-yellow lines along Overleigh Road. The council reportedly denied a road closure request by the film crew, leading to the parking violations.
Daniel Day-Lewis, a three-time Best Actor Oscar winner, and his co-star Sean Bean have been spotted in various locations around the north-west of England, including Warrington. It remains unclear if the actors were present in Handbridge during the incident.
Local councillor Matt Carter took to the Handbridge Life Facebook group to address the situation, revealing that the council had not approved the filming or a request for a road closure. Anemone, produced by Focus Features, marks Day-Lewis’ return to the big screen after retiring from acting in 2017 following his acclaimed performance in The Phantom Thread.
The film is said to delve into the complexities of familial relationships, focusing on the dynamics between fathers, sons, and brothers. Both the council and Focus Features have been contacted for comment on the incident. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
