Daniel Craig 56, told the international press that he could not have made a film like “Queer “, which premiered in cinemas on Thursday (12), during the period in which he played 007. “It would seem reactionary, as if I were showing my ‘power’”, he declared, generating controversy with the statement.
However, in an interview with CNN he clarified the comment. “Actually, that’s not why I couldn’t have done it. I mean, I couldn’t have done it for personal reasons, because it would have been uncomfortable for me to make a film like that, not because the two things would have clashed,” he explained.
According to Craig, he wouldn’t have made the film at the same time because it would have seemed like would be trying to prove a point . “And I’m not interested in that,” he added.
In an interview with The Times of London, the star also commented: “It’s just not a conversation I wanted to have. Anyway, I knew everything about Bond. Was there room for this Bond? For this bond? Something that could inflame this discussion? No, life is too short”, he concluded.
Craig has received career-best praise for “Queer” since the film premiered at the Venice Film Festival this year.
The film “Queer” opens in Brazilian cinemas this Thursday (12). With MUBI distribution in the country, production is the new Luca Guadagnino director of “Rivals” and “Call Me By Your Name”. Know what to expect from the film.
Based on the novel of the same name by William S. Burroughs one of the main authors of the beat literary movement, published in 1985, the film takes place in Mexico City during the 1950s and tells the story of William Lee, the writer’s alter ego. Daniel Craig will play the protagonist, who is homosexual and needs to deal with his drug addiction.
While dealing with addiction, Lee also embarks on an intense journey of discovery about his sexuality when he becomes involved with young Eugene, played by Drew Starkey (“Outer Banks”). The cast also includes the singer Omar Apollo and the Brazilian Henry Zaga (“The New Mutants” and “After the Universe”).
Watch the trailer for “Queer”:
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This content was originally published in Daniel Craig explains controversial phrase about 007 and “Queer”: “I don’t want to prove anything” on the CNN Brasil website.
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