Daniel Craig breaks with Bond: his brave step into love!

Daniel Craig breaks with Bond: his brave step into love!

Mexico City, Mexiko - Daniel Craig breaks with his past as James Bond! In the new film "Queer", which is already in cinemas, he plays the role of gay author William Lee, who in love with the younger Eugene in Mexico in the 1950s. The Italian director Luca Guadagnino, known for his successful staging of "Call Me by your name", not only uses this story to tell a love story, but also to respond to the complex topic of masculinity. As the Krone , Craig saw this as a special way to distance himself from his action image: "It is an unusual, complex story that is rarely seen in the cinema."

a new chapter for Craig

Craig explains that his character often acts like a teenager, which reminded him of his own youth when he put in similar situations. He confesses: "Somehow I was able to dock with William, who tries to suppress his overwhelming emotions with alcohol and drugs." This shows not only a vulnerability that male figures are often not granted, but also Craig's ability to put themselves in such complex roles.

But the challenges did not stop. An intimate coordinator was hired for the explicit sex scenes in the film, which is now a standard in the industry. Craig on this topic: "It is wonderful and very important that there is." In conversations with Guadagnino and his co-star Drew Starkey, he emphasized the importance of open communication, especially in such a sensitive topic. As the FAZ is already traded as an Oscar candidate and is enthusiastic about the positive response of the reviews. He feels proud of his work and joy about the recognition of his colleagues.