Daniel Craig Shines in Luca Guadagnino's Adaptation of 'Queer'

The actor takes on a challenging role in this steamy film about addiction and obsessive love, based on William S. Burroughs' novel.

Daniel Craig delivers a raw, vulnerable performance in 'Queer,' directed by Luca Guadagnino.
The film is an adaptation of William S. Burroughs' 1985 novel about an American junkie in 1940s Mexico City.
Craig's portrayal of Bill Lee, a man grappling with addiction and desire, is being hailed as a career-defining role.
'Queer' explores themes of obsessive love, substance abuse, and self-discovery.
Critics praise the film's hallucinatory visuals and emotional depth, though note its fragmented narrative.