Daniel Craig Says He ‘Couldn’t Have Done’ Luca Guadagnino’s Queer While He Was James Bond: ‘It Would Look…’

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As a dedicated follower of Daniel Craig’s illustrious career, I must say that his decision to avoid taking on roles while embodying James Bond makes perfect sense, given his intense dedication and emotional investment in the iconic role. The sheer exhaustion he experienced after each Bond film is a testament to his commitment to delivering top-notch performances.

Daniel Craig has made several films that have earned him great respect within the Hollywood movie world. Nevertheless, it’s his portrayal of the spy 007 that has won him immense admiration.

More recently, the actor disclosed that he turned down a role in Luca Guadagnino’s movie “Queer” when he was still playing James Bond, explaining his reasons for not taking it on at that time.

In an interview with The Sunday Times, Daniel Craig explained, “I wouldn’t have been able to take up this role while still playing Bond. If I had, it might have appeared as though I were just trying to show off my versatility.

After starting work on the spy series, the actor who starred in “Logan Lucky” admitted that at first, he considered taking on additional projects, but ultimately decided against it.

He mentioned that after completing a Bond film, he felt so drained emotionally it took him approximately half a year to recuperate. He’s always maintained that life should take priority, but when it came to work, he admitted, “It wore me out.

In his remarks, the actor from The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo added that filmmakers were keen on casting him because of his rising stardom.

For those who do not know, Daniel Craig played the British spy for almost 15 years. 

Initially, he appeared in Casino Royale way back in 2006, sharing the screen with Eva Green. Following this, he was seen in Quantum of Solace in 2008, and Skyfall was his project for 2012.

In more casual terms, the recent James Bond movies he starred in were Spectre (2015) and No Time to Die (2021), marking his farewell as the Secret Service Agent. Daniel Craig portrayed the character of 007, while Judi Dench played his superior, M, who was last seen in the 2012 film.

In his films, even the characters portrayed by the talented actors like Javier Bardem, Mads Mikkelsen, Christoph Waltz, and Rami Malek were outstanding antagonists.

Queer also stars Drew Starkey, Henry Zaga, Jason Schwartzman, and more.

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2024-12-09 12:37