As a film enthusiast with a keen eye for emerging talent and a soft spot for well-crafted intimate scenes, I can confidently say that Drew Starkey is on the verge of a major breakout with his role in Luca Guadagnino’s latest film, “Queer.” Having seen the masterful intimacy portrayed in films like “Call Me by Your Name” and “Challengers,” I was intrigued to learn that Starkey and Daniel Craig approached their steamy scenes with the same level of professionalism and lightheartedness.
Actor Drew Starkey, recognized mainly for his role in the Netflix show “Outer Banks,” is set to make a significant impact due to his part in Luca Guadagnino’s movie “Queer.” In this film, the budding talent shares intense scenes with Daniel Craig, another star on the rise. The movie created quite a stir at the 81st Venice International Film Festival and is generating some buzz for its two leading actors when it comes to the Oscars. It’s worth noting that the movie includes steamy sequences between Starkey and Craig, and the actors discuss their approach to filming these scenes.
During a chat with Variety about the movie-making process, Starkey discussed his experience filming intimate scenes alongside Craig. He compared this to any other scene, suggesting that you should be mindful of your comfort while still approaching it confidently and giving it your all.
When dealing with this particular item, you handle it as if it’s ordinary, but you do pay extra care and consider people’s comfort. Daniel and I were open to anything; we just said, ‘Let’s give it a try, let’s enjoy the moment.’ He was an excellent partner in this, as we both tend to be nonchalant.
Luca Guadagnino Is Known for Having Intimate Scenes in His Films
Guardagnino is accustomed to portraying personal scenes in film, as evidenced by his past works such as “Call Me by Your Name” and “Challengers”, where the actors needed to build a level of comfort to convincingly enact tender and intensely passionate sexual moments. Actors who have collaborated with him in the past have consistently mentioned feeling at ease, and it seems that Starkey and Craig shared this experience too.
Luca was particular about ensuring comfort during filming, planning intimate scenes in advance and discussing ideas for weeks. It felt like a dance, trying to work things out. Yet, these were among the most enjoyable days on set, filled with laughter between Daniel and myself.
Under the guidance of director Guadagnino and screenwriter Justin Kuritzkes, the film Queer is a captivating blend of historical romance and drama, inspired by William S. Burroughs’ 1985 novel of the same name. The story unfolds in 1950s Mexico City where we meet Eugene Allerton, portrayed by Starkey, a young student. He unexpectedly finds himself at the heart of affection from William Lee, an older American expat character, who develops an intense infatuation towards him.
The movie has been receiving positive feedback at the Venice Film Festival, currently boasting an 75% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. A24 has recently bought the rights for U.S. distribution, suggesting that it will be a hot topic in the coming awards season.
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2024-09-08 20:02