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Daniel Craig On Playing ‘Queer’, Killing Bond And Being Nominated For A Golden Globe: “I Consider This Job To Be A Massive Privilege”

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Daniel Craig sheds his James Bond persona to tackle a complex queer role, earning a Golden Globe nod for his daring performance.
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  • Craig plays William Lee, a pseudonym used by acclaimed Beat writer William S. Burroughs to conceal the more scandalous aspects of his life and writing.
  • Luca Guadagnino's adaptation of Burroughs' memoir infuses the author's lean prose with a romantic yearning that was often absent from his own work, showcasing Craig's versatility as an actor.
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Daniel Craig, William S. Burroughs, Luca Guadagnino, Golden Globes, Queer
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