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Daniel Craig is one of the most beloved actors in Hollywood who revamped his whole career after starring as James Bond. So we know that he isn’t new to delivering intense and high-pressure performances. But his role inQueerwas something that the actor wasn’t prepared to face.
He’s a seasoned artist with decades of experience and has mastered playing both stoic and heroic characters. However,Queerhappened to push him in new ways, and he confronted a side of himself that he wasn’t previously aware of.
Daniel Craig’s Raw Reaction toQueer‘s First Take
For most actors, their first-ever scene can be quite nerve-wracking, butDaniel Craighappens to be an experienced one. After playing the world’s most famous spy for almost 15 years, his first take duringQueerturned out to be a complete revelation. He spoke about the same in an interview withThe New York Times.
I’ve been working on the voice and doing all these things, but still, you’re just [expletive] scared. I was shaking, literally shaking. Luca came up to me and it was like he snapped his fingers: He said, ‘Just loosen it.’
His role is based on William S. Burroughs’ novella and it required Craig to explore the more intense side of himself. But it wasn’t just the character that made him uneasy, it was the vulnerability that he had to bring to the surface, it’s what the role demanded the most. Soon, he learned to let go of the tension and fully embraced the raw emotions that came with playing the part.
Daniel Craig’s Fearless Performance inQueer
To the ones who aren’t familiar with Craig’s old work, his role inQueerwould seem like the actor has stepped miles away from his comfort zone. But in reality, he is only returning to his roots because, before his breakthrough role as James Bond, he starred in indie films likeLove Is the DevilandThe Mother.
InQueer, Craig’s portrayal of Lee showcases a form of unflinching honesty that will move the viewers. His scenes of sexual and emotional surrender are truly praiseworthy, and despite the emotional toll it took on him, his depiction of drug addiction was truthful.
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It even brought a former drug addict on set to tears, while Craig was acting out a four-minute take where he prepared and injected h*roin within himself. He managed to make the moment so raw and reel and lay bare all of his vulnerabilities for the audience.
Queerwill be released in theatres on July 16, 2025.
Sonika Kamble
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Sonika Kamble is an entertainment writer at Fandomwire, covering everything from timeless classics to newly released movies. With over 1000+ articles published, she delves into breakdowns, think pieces, speculations, and more.She enjoys connecting the dots and covering newfound angles about characters, scenes, and themes from movies directed by Scorsese, Fincher, Tarantino, Linklater, and other exceptional filmmakers.
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