Daniel Craigsplashed down on the Lido today for the world premiere ofLuca GuadagninosQueerwhich will screen in competition this evening.
Theres a room full of people watching you.
We tried to make it fun.
Daniel Craig, the 81st Venice International Film FestivalGetty
I mean, Im not a dancer.
Daniels definitely not a dancer.
But I think we learned.
I think we got better together.
At one point, Craig was also asked if he thought there could ever be a gay James Bond.
To applause, Guadagnino admonished, Guys, lets be an adult in the room for a second.
He continued, There is no way around the fact that nobody would ever know James Bonds desires period…
The important thing is that he does his missions properly.
That spurred laughter and more applause.
It all, transformed me and changed me forever, he said.
Craig explained that part of his research was watching Burroughs being interviewed.
Queer, he noted, is a tiny book, but its got an emotional thump.
Theyre challenging, but hopefully incredibly accessible.
Who do we want beside us, no matter who you are?
Queerwas filmed at Romes legendary Cinecitta studio.
Also starring are Lesley Manville, Jason Schwartzman, Andra Ursuta, Michael Borremans and David Lowery.
GuadagninosChallengersscribe Justin Kuritzkes wrote the script.
