Week full of good news for Daniel Craig 56. On Monday (9), the star received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor for “Queer ” and, this Thursday (12), he was also nominated for the Critics’ Choice Awards for the same film.
With this, the star, immortalized in cinemas for his role as 007, sees himself, for the first time in his career, as a candidate for the Oscar for Best Actor. “I would be very happy, I mean, of course, I would love it. I understand why you are asking me this question”, he replied, a little awkwardly, to the CNN about what a nomination would mean.
However, he believes the appointment would just be “a bonus”. “I really love the work I do. I am very privileged to be able to do what I do. But any recognition I receive is like the cherry on top”, he explains.
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”:
Hollywood glamor from the 1920s dominates the Venice Film Festival
This content was originally published in Daniel Craig talks to CNN about the possibility of being nominated for an Oscar: “A bonus” on the CNN Brasil website.
Source: CNN Brasil
I’m Robert Neff, a professional writer and editor. I specialize in the entertainment section, providing up-to-date coverage on the latest developments in film, television and music. My work has been featured on World Stock Market and other prominent publications.
