Luca Guadagnino's Queer is a period romance drama film starring Daniel Craig, Drew Starkey and Jason Schwartzman. The movie is set for a limited theatrical release across the United States on November 27, 2024.
Queer is adapted from the semi-autobiographical novel written by William Burroughs. With a backdrop of 40s' Mexico City, the story revolves around a man named William Lee, played by Daniel Craig, who escapes from a drug bust and wanders around New Orleans.
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While on his journey, Lee has an encounter with an American Navy serviceman, Eugene Allerton, played by Drew Starkey, who also uses drugs. Shortly after, the two get close and Lee develops a strong infatuation for Eugene.
Principal photography for the film took place in Rome, Italy in 2023 and some of the shots were also taken in parts of Ecuador. The first announcement of the film came in August 2024 at the Spotlight Gala of the 62nd New York Film Festival. Later, the movie's distribution rights in the United States were acquired by A24. The film's official synopsis reads,
"Lee, who recounts his life in Mexico City among American expatriate college students and bar owners surviving on part-time jobs and GI Bill benefits. He is driven to pursue a young man named Allerton, who is based on Adelbert Lewis Marker."
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When will Queer be released?
Daniel Craig starring Queer is set to hit limited theatres across the United States on November 27, 2024. In July 2024, it was announced that the film would have its world premiere at the Venice International Film Festival where it premiered in September 2024.
Furthermore, it got a place at the Spotlight Gala of the 62nd New York Film Festival. The movie's distribution rights are being controlled by A24 in the United States and in some European and Asian countries, Mubi will be taking over the streaming rights.
What do we know about the story of the movie Queer?
The story of Queer is based on an original novel by William Burroughs, where we see the movie unfolding in Mexico City in the 40s. William Lee is one of the protagonists and an American expat spending a life of isolation among college goers and bar owners.
He barely survives on part-time jobs and wanders about the city, when he has an encounter with an American Navy serviceman, Eugene Allerton. Eugene initially ignores Will but eventually gets involved with him in a romantic relationship. As per reports, the character of Allerton is based on the real-life love interest of William Burroughs and his fellow veteran Adelbert Lewis Marker.
Who is in the cast of Queer?
Daniel Craig is known for playing the character of James Bond in the action franchise since 2006. Drew Starkey has appeared in several Scream movies and has also been known for his work in Netflix's Outer Banks. Among others in the cast, there are:
- Jason Schwartzman as Joe
- Lesley Manville as Dr. Cotter
- Henrique Zaga as Winston Moor
- Drew Droege as John Dume
- Ariel Shulman as Tom Weston
- David Lowery as Jim Cochan
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