119 articles today

Daniel Craig Couldn't Have Played 'Queer' Role During James Bond Run

Variety
Story by Michaela Zee
from Variety
Image from Variety
scrn logline
Daniel Craig reveals he couldn't have played 'Queer' role during his James Bond tenure, shedding light on the challenges of typecasting for actors.
beat sheet
  • Craig, known for his iconic portrayal of James Bond, says he couldn't have taken on the 'Queer' role while filming the 007 franchise, highlighting the creative constraints actors can face.
  • In the upcoming film 'Queer,' based on the 1985 novella by William S. Burroughs, Craig plays the American expat character William Lee, a stark departure from his suave, hyper-masculine Bond persona.
call sheet
Daniel Craig, William S. Burroughs, James Bond, Queer
Read the source