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Episode Date: March 15, 2026Steven Spielberg recounts a poignant moment on the set of Lincoln, where Daniel Day-Lewis, fully immersed as Abraham Lincoln, comforted the director after he broke down in tears. This incident un...derscores Day-Lewiss renowned method acting and their strong bond during the films intense shoot. Spielberg also discussed his new sci-fi movie and a forthcoming Western project. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/939b4a2c43d76266
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Stephen Spielberg recently shared a deeply emotional story from the set of his 2012 film Lincoln while speaking at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas.
The legendary director revealed that after one intense scene, he broke down in tears and had to step away from the set entirely.
It took years for Spielberg to convince Daniel Day Lewis to play Abraham Lincoln, and the actor stayed fully immersed in character, insisting everyone.
call him Mr. President or Mr. Lincoln.
When Day Lewis noticed the director was missing, he asked a producer where the skipper had gone.
Day Lewis then found Spielberg in another room, sat down beside him, and comforted him with his arms around him, all while remaining in character as, the president.
Spielberg called it one of the most moving moments of his entire career.
This standout memory highlights Day Lewis's legendary method, acting in the bond they shared during the grueling shoot to depict the end of the civil.
Civil, War and Passage of the 13th Amendment.
Spielberg was at the event partly to promote his new sci-fi movie Disclosure Day,
which just released a fresh trailer.
He also mentioned he's working on a Western project that avoids typical genre cliches,
though details remain under wraps.
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