Key Points:
- Daniel Craig sidestepped a question about a gay James Bond during his promotion for Queer.
- Director Luca Guadagnino stepped in to answer, focusing on Bond’s mission rather than his sexuality.
- Craig stars in Queer, a romance drama where he plays a man obsessed with another man in Mexico City.
Did Daniel Craig Address the Gay James Bond Question?
While promoting his latest film Queer, Daniel Craig was asked if there could ever be a gay version of James Bond. Rather than answer directly, Craig avoided the question as his director, Luca Guadagnino, stepped in with a response. Guadagnino suggested that Bond’s personal desires aren’t as important as his ability to complete his missions. He also shifted the focus of the conversation back to Queer, a film where Craig portrays a character who becomes obsessed with a younger man.
Craig’s role as James Bond has always been under the spotlight, and questions about how the iconic spy could be reinterpreted are not new. As Craig moves on from his Bond days, his work in Queer explores new ground, delving into themes of love and obsession. However, when it comes to the potential of a gay James Bond, neither Craig nor his director offered a clear answer during the film’s promotion.
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During the press conference, Luca Guadagnino was quick to address the question regarding a gay James Bond. Instead of focusing on Bond’s sexuality, Guadagnino emphasized that what truly matters is the character’s ability to accomplish his mission. He praised Craig’s work, particularly in Queer, where Craig portrays Lee, an American expatriate who becomes infatuated with a younger man in Mexico City. The conversation quickly shifted away from Bond’s sexual orientation to focus on Craig’s casting in Queer.
Though the Bond franchise has made some updates to reflect modern times, especially with Craig’s portrayal of a more emotionally complex 007, the character’s sexuality has remained unchanged. With no indication from Craig or Guadagnino about future changes to Bond, it seems unlikely that there will be a gay version of the character anytime soon. For now, the focus remains on Craig’s new role in Queer and how his career is evolving post-Bond.
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Will Bond’s Sexuality Ever Change?
The idea of a gay James Bond remains a point of debate. The original Bond, created by Ian Fleming in 1953, has always been a straight, womanizing character. Although Craig brought depth and emotion to the role during his five-film stint as 007, including No Time To Die, Bond’s core traits have stayed largely the same.
As the Bond franchise looks toward the future, with a “total reinvention” planned for Bond 26, the character’s sexuality is one area that seems unlikely to change. While there have been calls for more diversity, including a Black or female Bond, a gay James Bond may be seen as a more divisive alteration. As it stands, Craig’s departure from the franchise doesn’t point toward a shift in Bond’s sexual identity. His latest project, Queer, is where Craig is now exploring more diverse roles, leaving 007 behind.
At present, no official release date has been announced for Queer.
Source: ScreenRant
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