Daniel Craig Shines in Guadagnino's 'Queer'

Daniel Craig's latest film 'Queer,' directed by Luca Guadagnino and premiering at the Venice Film Festival, sees him take on a starkly different role from his James Bond persona. Craig portrays William Lee, a drug-addicted American expat in 1950s Mexico City, who becomes infatuated with a younger man, Eugene Allerton, played by Drew Starkey. The film, based on William S. Burroughs' semi-autobiographical novel, features explicit sex scenes that Craig and Starkey aimed to make as natural and touching as possible. This project marks a return to more experimental roles for Craig, who expressed enthusiasm for the film's challenging yet accessible nature. Initial reviews praise Craig's performance, suggesting it may earn him significant awards recognition. Both Craig and Guadagnino have highlighted their long-standing desire to work together, which finally materialized with 'Queer'.