Exploring Desire: Luca Guadagnino's Queer Adaptation Starring Daniel Craig

  • Sam Delton
  • 30 Oct 2024
Exploring Desire: Luca Guadagnino's Queer Adaptation Starring Daniel Craig

Luca Guadagnino continues to be a notable figure in the film industry, especially with his recent success in Challengers. His upcoming project promises to be equally captivating, especially with Daniel Craig in a leading role. Following his work on the acclaimed film, Guadagnino is set to direct a new adaptation of American Psycho.

Yet first, he will helm a project generating buzz for award recognition. Titled Queer, this film stars Craig as a soldier stationed in Mexico who finds himself drawn to a younger man portrayed by Drew Starkey. The movie draws inspiration from the novel by William S. Burroughs and features a screenplay penned by Justin Kuritzkes.

The supporting cast includes renowned actors such as Lesley Manville, Jason Schwartzman, Henrique Zaga, and Omar Apollo. Scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release beginning in November, audiences in the UK will have to wait until December 13 to experience this intriguing narrative.

For those interested in a glimpse of the film, a trailer has been made available.