Whoa! See Daniel Day-Lewis Transformed Into Abraham Lincoln
Credit: Michael Phillips/Splash News Online
Honestly looks like Abe to Us!
Daniel Day-Lewis is playing Abraham Lincoln in Lincoln, Steven Spielberg's epic film about the hallowed Civil War President, currently shooting in Richmond, Virginia.
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Richmond native Michael Phillips caught the two-time Oscar winner Lewis, 54, dining at a local restaurant made up as the U.S.'s 16th leader and tweeted a snapshot to his followers. Although the There Will Be Blood actor wears modern-day jeans and a turtleneck, from the neck up he's a remarkable doppelganger for Lincoln with the iconic beard and swept-back hair.
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Four years in the making, Lincoln also stars Sally Field, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Tommy Lee Jones, John Hawkes, Hal Holbrook, James Spader, Tim Blake Nelson, David Strathairn, Jackie Earle Haley and David Oyelowo; Liam Neeson was originally set to play the sought-after role.
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13Two words... Oscar Winner, that's what's going to happen when this comes out, he is just incredible at what he does in movies!
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Cant wait to see it.
One of the best actors in the last century, perfect choice!
I wonder if he paid for lunch with five-dollar bills.
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Robyn - you are right on! It seems as if he only comes out of hiding when it's worthy of his time, and Oscar worthy - which this one definitely seems to be!! :)
Are you sure that isn't Abe acting like Daniel Day Lewis??
I can't wait to see this movie. He is pretty close to the real thing!
Anyone else with a movie coming out that's a 2012 Oscar contender is probably fairly cheesed right now - if DDL comes out of hiding for a movie role, he'll win the Oscar...
I'll tell you what. Reading that cast list and seeing what Day-Lewis looks like as Lincoln, and Spielberg directing, this is already looking like a fantastic flick! What part is Tommy Lee Jones playing?
Daniel Day-Lewis is the perfect actor to play such an iconic role. He is an amazingly talented actor who is so dedicated to his craft. I can't wait to see this movie!!
He looks just like Abe!! Cannot wait for the movie to come out!!