‘I Had No Plan Whatsoever.’ Daniel Craig Gets Real About What Happened In The Aftermath Of His Last James Bond Movie When Queer Came Along

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As a seasoned movie critic with over three decades of experiencing the silver screen, I must say that Daniel Craig‘s performance in Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Queer’ is nothing short of exceptional. The man’s ability to transform himself into various characters, from James Bond to a lonely Italian man, truly showcases his versatility as an actor.

As the anticipated 2024 films gather critical acclaim and attention during awards season, there’s been a surge of excitement surrounding Daniel Craig’s portrayal in the film “Queer.” Directed by Luca Guadagnino, this movie has earned Craig a 2025 Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor, adding another notable accolade to his impressive career. Remarkably, this recognition comes after Craig himself expressed uncertainty about his future plans when he completed his tenure in the James Bond films.

In this year’s THR Actors Roundtable discussion, the star of Knives Out openly disclosed the mentioned detail. He humorously expressed this thought during the conversation.

I had no plan whatsoever. I was like, ‘Let’s just see, maybe I’ll never work again!’

Discussions during awards season offer a great platform for artists to share how their careers have developed throughout their lives. It’s been quite refreshing to see Daniel Craig take advantage of this opportunity, as he often shares interesting stories with his characteristic humor and frankness. One such tale centered around him being involved in Steven Spielberg’s film Munich, a project that unexpectedly played a significant role in securing his part for Casino Royale.

It’s not too unexpected that Daniel Craig didn’t have a clear plan for his career beyond James Bond, given he was not initially recognized as a leading man in Hollywood until he was cast in the 2006 reboot of Bond films. Despite having intriguing projects like Logan Lucky and Knives Out lined up, it’s important to remember his past status in the industry before taking on the iconic role of Bond.

Working with director Luca Guadagnino seemed like a dream for the lead actor from ‘Layer Cake’. Interestingly, an early film of Daniel Craig had caught Guadagnino’s attention, making him a fan of the actor. Given that Guadagnino has long wanted to adapt ‘Queer’, and is also fond of the movie ‘Love is the Devil’, Craig explained how this ideal combination of events unfolded:

After securing his freedoms, he subsequently approached me. Frankly, I’d have cleaned the entire place for him in gratitude. Honestly, I believe each of his films are remarkable and unique. Consequently, receiving this project from him was truly… extraordinary.

The collaboration between these partners seems to be very productive. As Daniel Craig may collaborate with Guadagnino again on the potential Sgt. Rock adaptation, they could become another director/actor duo eager to seize opportunities to work together. Such a relationship is always beneficial for maintaining an active career.

After Craig’s “Knives Out” series provides a new taste of that style of work, it’s quite astonishing that he once thought his career might have ended. For now, with an Oscar win within reach and the upcoming release of “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery” in 2025, it seems those concerns can be laid to rest temporarily.

Daniel Craig is still gracing the big screen as “Queer” remains popular in cinemas. If you’re yearning for more of his 007 action, stream “Skyfall” with a Prime Video membership. (Paraphrased from original)

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2024-12-18 20:44