Luca Guadagnino, known for being responsible for Call Me By Your Name, has a new project in sight, and it’s called Queer, an LGBT drama that will feature Daniel Craig and Drew Starkey as the protagonists.
Currently, the film is in post-production, and its script is an adaptation by Justin Kuritzkes (Challengers), based on the 1985 novel of the same name by William S. Burroughs, which has become a classic.
The director’s unique storytelling style has transformed his career, and now, this title has solidified itself as one of the most anticipated, especially among young adults. Here, check when the movie will be released…
Who are the cast of Queer?
Daniel Craig and Drew Starkey are the protagonists of the dramatic story, playing the roles of Lee and Allerton. Both will bring to life the couple that experiences multiple ups and downs but travels a truly emotional journey.
Although there isn’t much information about the movie itself yet, the cast is already known, with some new additions. Ariel Schulman will portray Tom Weston, while Colin Bates will be Tom Williams.
On the other hand, figures such as Lesley Manville, Jason Schwartzman, Drew Droege, Henrique Zaga, Ronia Ava, Simon Rizzoni, Perla Ambrosini, Francesco Lupo Sturani and Sean Cubito, will also be present.
Daniel Craig attends the World Premiere of “NO TIME TO DIE” — Drew Starkey attends the Prada Fall/Winter 2024 Menswear Fashion Show. (Source: Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, and Universal Pictures — Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images for Prada)
What is Queer about?
The movie will portray the story of William Lee, a man who escaped a drug raid in New Orleans and now wanders through the clubs and bars of Mexico City, where he falls madly in love with a former U.S. military man named Allerton.
After the publication of the LGBT romance novel, speculation arose about how real the events in the story are, and many of them are of an autobiographical nature.
The novel is influenced by Burroughs’ experiences in Mexico in the 1940s, including his relationship with a young man named Allerton, who serves as inspiration for the character of Allerton in the work.
Daniel Craig in Queer. (Source: IMDb)
When will Queer be released?
Queer will have its long-awaited big-screen debut near the end of 2024. Although there is no exact date confirmed yet, it was announced that there are only a few months of waiting, as filming began in the summer of 2023 in Italy.
Both Drew and Daniel gave interviews to GQ just a few days ago, and there they took the time to talk about their new project together. The young actor referred to what it was like to work on the drama, saying:
“The process of collaborating with someone like Luca is incredibly freeing and funny and absurd. I trusted him completely. I trusted his viewpoint. I would do anything he would say“.
While the James Bond star spoke about when he saw Starkey’s audition and assured to the director, “That’s the guy”. Furthermore, he added, “I liked Drew from the moment I met him. He’s such a wonderful, kind human being, and that was very obvious to me from the very start“.
However, the narrative incorporates elements of fiction and surrealism characteristic of William’s style, which often blends reality with fantastical and symbolic elements.
