Daniel Craig On The Intimate Scenes In “Queer” While Omar Apollo Steals Spotlight
The stars of Queer, Daniel Craig, and Drew Starkey, shared their thoughts about their upcoming film with Entertainment Weekly. They spoke about the emotional depth of their characters, moving past the public focus on the physical aspects of the film.
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“We’re All Grown-Ups Here”
Craig, who plays William Lee in the film, explained that the physical scenes are not the main focus. “We’re all grown-ups. This is what people do,” he said. The former James Bond actor stressed that the emotional journey of each character drives the story forward.
Set in 1950s Mexico, Queer tells the story of William Lee (Craig) and Eugene Allerton (Starkey). The film follows their relationship as they deal with addiction. While Turkish officials banned the film for its “provocative content,” the actors stress this wasn’t their aim.
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Starkey addressed the social media buzz about the film’s intimate moments. “These scenes are not provocative for the sake of being provocative,” he said. “It’s just two people in this type of strange, loving relationship, working through that. It’s just a representation of reality.”
The actors want viewers to focus on the story’s emotional core. They believe the physical scenes work because they show the characters’ emotional growth. This approach helps create a more honest and meaningful narrative.
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Pop Star Turns Actor
The film brings another fresh element with Grammy-nominated singer Omar Apollo’s acting debut. Apollo shares a brief but significant scene with Craig’s character. Despite being new to acting, Apollo found comfort in Craig’s professional approach to their intimate scene.
His soulful rendition of Te Maldigo adds a powerful musical layer to the film’s emotional landscape. Guadagnino’s choice to include both Apollo’s acting and singing shows his commitment to creating a rich, multi-layered experience.
