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It seems that Daniel Craig will stop at nothing to get himself away from theJames Bondfranchise as far as possible. While playing a multitude of characters, Daniel Craig can also add the character of a homosexual man to his list as he portrays a gay character in his upcoming movie.
The project is helmed by Luca Guadagnino and is titled,Queer.The movie is a book adaptation and will follow the story of Lee as he recounts his life in New Mexico.
Daniel Craig Leaves Behind TheJames BondFranchise
With thriller films likeSkyfall, Casino Royale,and,No Time To Dieto his name, Daniel Craig is most recognizably known for his role as the 007 Agent James Bond. Following the character’s death in the last James Bond filmNo Time To Die,Craig has picked up a multitude of different roles in his movies.
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It has been reported that Daniel Craig will star as a gay character in the upcoming movieQueer.The movie will be helmed by theCall Me By Your Namedirector Luca Guadagnino. Based on the bookQueerby author William S. Burroughs, the story follows a man by the name of Lee recalling the events of living in New Mexico and falling for a younger man named Allerton. The novel works as a sequel to Burroughs’ 1953 bookJunkiewhich follows the author’s account of getting off of heroin.
As per rumors,Daniel Craigwill reportedly play the main character in the movie and will be seen in a completely new form as director Luca Guadagnino leaves no stone unturned.
TheSpectreactor has picked up a multitude of characters during and after his departure from the James Bond franchise. Following his exit, the producers are having a tough time figuring out the next James Bond as the criteria are strict for the actors.
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Daniel Craig Has Played A Gay Character Before!
Related:“It’s a big part of who he is”: Knives Out 3 Might Explore Sexuality of Daniel Craig’s Benoit Blanc, Reveals Director Rian Johnson
As fans might recall, Daniel Craig portrayed the character of the brilliant detective of Benoit Blanc in theKnives Outfranchise. The franchise currently has its sequelGlass Onionrunning in theaters while the directorRian Johnsonrevealed an interesting tidbit.
The character of Benoit Blanc was hinted to be homosexual in nature. Before the release of the sequel, director Rian Johnson confirmed that the Daniel Craig character was indeed a gay detective. Although this was not an official statement as this had no impact on the storyline, Benoit Blanc can be stated as the first homosexual character that Daniel Craig has portrayed.
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mysterywill release globally on 23rd December 2022 on Netflix.
Source:Above The Line
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Visarg Acharya is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on movies, with over 3000 articles published. He has been an entertainment journalist for the past three years and a copywriter at a corporation. Visarg usually covers news and theories on the MCU and the DCU, with an emphasis on Avengers and Superman; Game of Thrones, and more.A Tarantino fan, Visarg, spends his time critiquing various directors’ filmographies and watching them with curiosity. Medieval fantasy like The Lord of the Rings or sci-fi movies like Interstellar, watching the latest horror movies, and listening to Hans Zimmer become his comfort zone. When idle, he can be found reading fantasy novels with a terrible cup of coffee in hand.
