actor Daniel Craig recently spoke about one of his main concerns while playing the iconic MI6 agent, james bondover the course of five films.
Looking back on his 15 years as a mild-mannered spy, Craig reportedly revealed that social expectations related to masculinity were one of his “biggest reservations” about taking on the role.
“I would say one of my biggest reservations about playing Bond was the construction of masculinity,” Craig said at a recent event to promote his latest film, “Queer.” Luca GuadagninoAccording to reports.
“It’s often ridiculous, but you can’t laugh at it and expect it to work. You have to believe in it,” he added.
Craig first played Bond in the 2006 hit film Casino Royale, and went on to star in Quantum of Solace (2008), Skyfall (2012), Spectre (2015) and “007” as a British agent.No time to die” (2021).
While his portrayal of the legendary spy became a defining moment of his career, the actor has been very vocal about his decision to part ways with the series.
Craig has repeatedly said he has no regrets about leaving the character, and the final part of his Bond story ended with the tragic sacrifice he made for the character.
However, Craig also noted that he sometimes felt limited in his understanding of masculinity, which is crucial to playing Bond.
He explained how social norms surrounding male behavior can be a challenge, “We’re all vulnerable. No matter who you are. No matter how strong you are, everyone is vulnerable,” he added, “But that’s how boys grow up ‘s, how men should behave, how people like Burroughs should behave,” according to the report.
Craig has explored this vulnerability in recent work, particularly in “Queer,” in which he plays Lee, an American expat living in 1950s Mexico City.
Based on the novella by William S. Burroughs, the film delves into themes of human fragility and desire. Craig also noted that he would never have been able to play such a character during his time as Bond.
“Listen,[Bond]took up almost 20 years of my life. When I did this movie, I was still the same person. Now I’m a completely different person,” he explained, adding Adding, “But when I made this movie, there was no way I could have made this movie. “When I did Bond there was a sense of ‘Why?
As Craig looks back on his Bond career, he also shares the sense of liberation he felt after his time as Bond. Having become a global superstar through this role, he is now free to take on projects outside of 007’s shadow.
He also reportedly spoke of losing the “freedom” he had as a semi-anonymous actor before the Bond films brought him international fame.
In “Queer,” Craig plays a character struggling with personal isolation and romantic turmoil, which contrasts sharply with his action-packed portrayal of Bond.
Set in the vibrant but challenging society of Mexico City, the film also explores themes of identity, desire and emotional turmoil.
