Daniel Day-Lewis won the Oscar for Best Actor for his role in Lincoln
Highlights
- After his Oscar-winning turn as former US President Abraham Lincoln, actor Daniel Day-Lewis has said he is taking a break from films.
- The London-born actor, 55, wants a break because he fears he could never top his performance in Lincoln, reported Daily Star.
- His role as the US President made him the first star in history to scoop three Best Actor awards.
- "I don't have any projects lined up - I haven't got anything planned for a length of time. I can't imagine what I would try to do after playing Lincoln," he said.
- Day-Lewis finished filming the historical epic over a year ago but has refused to sign up for any future roles.
- "I haven't even started contemplating what's next. But I know if I do think about doing another role it would seem really inconceivable," he added.
After his Oscar-winning turn asformer US President Abraham Lincoln, actor Daniel Day-Lewishas said he is taking a break from films.
The London-born actor, 55, wants a break because he fearshe could never top his performance in
Lincoln, reportedDaily Star.
His role as the US President made him the first star inhistory to scoop three Best Actor awards.
"I don't have any projects lined up - I haven't gotanything planned for a length of time. I can't imagine what Iwould try to do after playing Lincoln," he said.
Day-Lewis finished filming the historical epic over ayear ago but has refused to sign up for any future roles.
"I haven't even started contemplating what's next. But Iknow if I do think about doing another role it would seemreally inconceivable," he added.