Daniel Craig, who played James Bond in the ‘007’ series, which is synonymous with macho characters, is garnering attention from global audiences by challenging a queer romance.This is through ‘Queer’, the new film by Luca Guadagnino, director of ‘Call Me by Your Name’.

‘Queer’ is a film that depicts the story of writer Lee, who was enjoying a debaucherous life addicted to drugs and alcohol in 1950s Mexico City, and who falls for the beautiful young man Eugene.

In the drama, Lee, played by Daniel Craig, is a writer who is addicted to drugs and alcohol and leads a meaningless daily life.He is a character who falls in love with Eugene, a young man whom he meets by fate, at first sight and unhesitatingly courts him.Lee’s pitiful longing for Eugene, who continues to be mysterious, is expected to leave a deep impression on the hearts of the audience and resonate with them.

Daniel Craig previously played James Bond in the ‘007’ series for 16 years, captivating the hearts of people around the world.At the same time, he participated in various works such as ‘Logan Lucky’ and ‘The Golden Compass’, and proved his delicate acting skills that contrasted with his heavy image, solidifying the trust of the audience.In particular, in the recent ‘Knives Out’ series, he played the role of the trustworthy detective Benoit Blanc, and showed off his solid acting skills that harmoniously combined cheerfulness and seriousness, receiving favorable reviews.Daniel Craig, who has built his own acting world by crossing genres, will once again show a new side of himself through this film.

Director Luca Guadagnino praised Daniel Craig, saying, “He’s one of the greatest actors of his generation,” and “You could tell from the beginning that Daniel completely understood the depth that he had to bring to the character of Lee on screen, and he completely immersed himself in the role.”

Drew Starkey, who plays Eugene, also raised expectations by saying, “I learned how to act without pride through Daniel Craig.I’ve never seen an actor with such freedom.”


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