“I was shaking, literally shaking”: Even 15 Years of Playing James Bond Couldn’t Rescue Daniel Craig When Queer’s First Take Left Him in Shambles

Daniel Craig is one of the most beloved actors in Hollywood who revamped his whole career after starring as James Bond. So we know that he isn’t new to delivering intense and high-pressure performances. But his role in Queer was something that the actor wasn’t prepared to face.

Daniel Craig as William Lee in Luca Guadagnino’s Queer | A24

He’s a seasoned artist with decades of experience and has mastered playing both stoic and heroic characters. However, Queer happened to push him in new ways, and he confronted a side of himself that he wasn’t previously aware of.

Daniel Craig’s Raw Reaction to Queer‘s First Take Daniel Craig as William Lee in Luca Guadagnino’s Queer | A24

For most actors, their first-ever scene can be quite nerve-wracking, but Daniel Craig happens to be an experienced one. After playing the world’s most famous spy for almost 15 years,...