Daniel Craig does not want to emancipate himself from James Bond
Published: Tuesday, Dec 17th 2024, 06:40
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British actor and former James Bond actor Daniel Craig ("Casino Royale", "Skyfall") has no desire to leave his image as 007 behind. "I don't see how that would be possible," Craig told the German news agency DPA in London.
The British media are wrong to say that he has reinvented himself after his departure from the role of the secret agent because of his changed appearance and new films. "I just improvise, do everything step by step, and my life is a kind of journey of discovery," said the actor.
In his new film "Queer", which is based on the novel of the same name and the life of William S. Burroughs, Craig plays the homosexual, drinking writer Lee. "I used to make movies in this style. I love the fact that I can now make films like this again," said the 56-year-old.
"I couldn't have made this movie during my Bond days. It would have felt kind of forced, like a reaction to Bond, and that just wouldn't have fit. I don't mind when people make these comparisons, but for me it feels very unique. And that's an incredibly satisfying feeling for me personally."
New films are seen in the James Bond context
Before his 15-year stint as 007, Craig played many different roles, including as the lover of painter George Dyer in "Love Is The Devil" (1998) or as a schizophrenic in "Some Voices" (2000). In the meantime, every new movie of his would be judged in the James Bond context. "People want that story," Craig explained. "They want to say, "Oh, look, he's emancipated himself from Bond." What if I don't want that at all?"
Whether it's James Bond, "Queer" or other projects - his aim is to make the best possible and most emotionally profound films, regardless of genre. "I think it's kind of disrespectful when people try to pit the films against each other as if they're completely different things," Craig said. "I don't see it like that. I just want to make beautiful movies. No matter what genre - let's just make beautiful movies."
Third Golden Globe nomination for Craig
For his impressive performance in "Queer", Craig received his third Golden Globe nomination in the "Best Leading Actor" category - after "Knives Out" and "Glass Onion". In the drama by Italian director Luca Guadagnino, Craig gives "one of the best performances of his career" according to the Zurich Film Festival. The festival screened the film three times at this fall's edition.
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