British actor Daniel Craig, 56, has spoken publicly about his past reluctance to take on a role in Luca Guadagnino's film Queer, citing concerns over his association with a different film franchise, James Bond. Craig revealed that he felt he would not have been comfortable playing a character in a film that features oral sex scenes, which ultimately led to the film being banned in Turkey and the cancellation of a film festival where it was set to be screened.
According to Craig, he considered himself to be within his range as an actor at the time of his early Bond film stints, which took place over a 15-year period. However, he acknowledged that his association with the franchise would have made it difficult for him to appear in Queer, which he described as "reactionary". The film, directed by Luca Guadagnino... features Craig in a role that has sparked controversy due to its explicit content.
Craig's decision to turn down the role highlights the nuances of his career choices and the choices that come with being a prominent actor. Prior to taking on the role of James Bond, "Craig appeared in various films," "including the 2011 screen adaptation of Stieg Larsson's novel The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.".. where he portrayed journalist Mikael Blomkvist.
Craig, 56, played the lead character in five Bond films over a 15-year-period that saw the franchise rebooted with a darker, grittier edge to it. But the actor said he would not have felt comfortable playing the casino-frequenting British secret agent at the same time as his latest role in Italian director Luca Guadagnino's Queer.
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