Daniel Craig is giving the girls (and boys, and everyone else!) exactly what they want—some juicy tidbits on his highly anticipated film Queer, and let’s just say, it’s getting hot in here!
The former Bond star didn’t hold back when chatting about those much-talked-about intimate scenes with none other than Omar Apollo, whose career leap from Grammy-nominated singer to the steamy world of acting has everyone gagging.
While the Queer cast has been singing the praises of their experience on set, it’s Craig’s latest comments that have fans hanging on every word.
In a recent interview with Variety, he opened up about working with Apollo on those now-infamous sex scenes.
And honey, it sounds like things got spicy, but in the best way possible. “Omar is a beautiful human being,” Craig gushed. “You just have to look after each other. That’s all. We’re all adults. We know what it’s about and try to make the scene as real as you can.”
And let’s be real here—when it comes to Queer, there’s a whole lot more than just those steamy moments drawing attention.
Based on William S. Burroughs’ novel of the same name, Queer tells the story of Lee (played by Craig), an expat in Mexico City who becomes dangerously infatuated with a U.S. Navy serviceman, played by Drew Starkey.
Talk about complicated—and hot!
With the film being directed by none other than Luca Guadagnino, who previously blessed us with Call Me By Your Name and Challengers, you know it’s going to serve all the emotional depth and intensity we crave.
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But let’s not get distracted from the Omar of it all.
Apollo might be new to the acting game, but Craig couldn’t have been more complimentary of his performance and professionalism, especially when it came to those tricky intimate scenes.
“He’s got this raw, captivating presence,” Craig remarked. “Despite being newer to acting, he brought something authentic to every moment.”
For a little behind-the-scenes gossip, the film has been in the works since 2022, and even before the cast was locked in, queer cinephiles and Craig stans were already thirsting over the concept of the former 007 diving headfirst into a gay role.
And when it was announced that Drew Starkey would play his lover—oh, baby, the internet practically lost it.
Then Omar was thrown into the mix, and it was a wrap. Some fans are already saying they’re preparing for fainting spells in theaters (or at least gasping at the leaked clips that have surfaced online).
Craig’s portrayal of Lee promises to be a gritty, emotionally raw performance, while the film’s stunning backdrop of Mexico City adds layers of beauty and tension to the narrative.
And let’s not forget the queer energy Guadagnino is sure to infuse into the project—it’s bound to be both swoon-worthy and soul-crushing, just how we like it.
In the meantime, we’ve got our calendars marked for November 27, when Queer hits theaters.
Get ready for a lot of heart, some sweat, and just the right amount of queer chaos—this one is going to be a ride.
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