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

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Daniel Craig reveals he couldn't have played 'Queer' role during his James Bond tenure, shedding light on the challenges of typecasting for actors.
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  • 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.
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Daniel Craig, William S. Burroughs, James Bond, Queer
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