As a gamer who has spent countless hours immersed in the world of movies and their behind-the-scenes stories, I find it fascinating how one role can change an actor’s trajectory forever. Daniel Craig’s journey from an unproven leading man to the iconic James Bond is a testament to his courage and the power of opportunity.
As we wind up the 2024 films competing for awards consideration, Daniel Craig’s performance in “Queer” has provided fans with numerous insights into his acting methods. Furthermore, the increased exposure brought about by the 2025 Golden Globe nominations only serves to heighten his visibility, making the tales surrounding him even larger. This growth in attention recalls challenging lessons that Craig cherishes from working on Steven Spielberg‘s 2005 film “Munich“.
In a chat with critic Mark Kermode (as reported by Variety), the previous James Bond actor described his experience as “frightening,” while fondly reminiscing about the director of West Side Story. This conversation pointed out that Daniel Craig’s initial shot filmed for the movie was particularly noteworthy.
The camera moved down the street, up onto the hood of a car, approached me and then circled behind the vehicle before seemingly departing. That was its initial capture. It felt as if it was saying, ‘I’m here now, clear?’ And all you could think was, ‘Wow!’ But what could you do? Either face it or step aside. In essence, you just have to act.
A noteworthy fact to recall is that Daniel Craig wasn’t initially considered as a leading man prior to his casting in the 2006 film “Casino Royale“. However, against expectations, he found himself working alongside Steven Spielberg on a dramatic production, which some believe played a significant role in securing him the part that made him famous.
Well, it turned out to be pretty fortunate that Craig managed to show both the intense and playful aspects of an iconic director like Spielberg. As Eric Bana, my co-star in Munich, shared in a 2021 Vanity Fair video, it seems that old Steven had a sneaky feeling Daniel Craig was one of the potential James Bond candidates for Casino Royale.
With this information in mind, Craig’s fellow cast member and a potential Bond director persuaded him to accept the role. Part of their strategy involved filming a scene while the iconic 007 theme played on set. This experience added another delightful moment to Daniel Craig’s time on the film Munich. Clearly, his initial hesitation transformed into trust in the process and readiness for the ensuing flurry of events.
Without Craig deciding to direct “Munich”, he might not have consented to play the role that eventually shaped our beloved Bond character. However, due to his readiness to act swiftly and some encouraging words from colleagues at work, Daniel Craig’s career flourished into the impressive portfolio it is today.
That body of work includes Queer, which is currently showing in theaters. And don’t forget that there’s also a new Knives Out mystery, Wake Up Dead Man, due out at some point on the schedule of upcoming 2025 movies. So fans aren’t going to be missing the former 007 any time soon…which is why you really should learn how to pronounce Daniel Craig’s name correctly.
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2024-12-11 01:07