Queer (film)

Queer
Directed byLuca Guadagnino
Screenplay byJustin Kuritzkes
Based onQueer
by William S. Burroughs
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyJames Friend
Edited byMarco Costa
Music by
Production
companies
Countries
  • Italy
  • United States
LanguageEnglish

Queer is an upcoming historical romantic drama film directed by Luca Guadagnino from a screenplay by Justin Kuritzkes, based on the 1985 novel of the same name by William S. Burroughs. Set in 1940s Mexico City, the film follows an outcast American expat (Daniel Craig) who becomes infatuated with a younger man (Drew Starkey).

Premise[edit]

Set in 1940s Mexico City, it follows Lee who has fled from a drug bust in New Orleans. In Mexico City, Lee wanders around the city's clubs and becomes infatuated with drug user Allerton, a discharged American Navy serviceman.[1]

Cast[edit]

Production[edit]

Development[edit]

Guadagnino wanted to make an adaptation of William S. Burroughs' 1985 novel Queer since he read the book when he was 17. In April 2022 he mentioned the book to screenwriter Justin Kuritzkes while they were on set for their film Challengers in Boston. Guadagnino bought Kuritzkes a copy, which he read and loved. Producer Lorenzo Mieli found the rights to the book, which they secured after a call with James Grauerholz, the literary executor of Burroughs' estate. Kuritzkes began writing the script while they were still working on Challengers.[2]

It was announced in December 2022 that Daniel Craig was in talks to star in the film.[3] In April 2023, Lesley Manville, Jason Schwartzman, and Henry Zaga were revealed to be in the cast.[1] Jonathan Anderson, creative director of Loewe, served as costume designer, marking his second collaboration with Guadagnino following Challengers.[1][4] Starkey was cast after an audition tape he had made for another project landed in front of Guadagnino, Guadagnino consulted Craig on his decision to cast Starkey, after watching the tape, Craig told Guadagnino: "That’s the guy."[5]

Filming[edit]

Principal photography began in Rome, Italy on April 29, 2023.[6] The project was filmed at Cinecittà Studios. Additional scenes were shot in Quito, Ecuador, standing for Mexico City. Production wrapped on June 29, 2023.[7][8][9]

Release[edit]

Variety reported that the film is expected to hit the festival circuit in late 2024.[10][11]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Vivarelli, Nick (21 April 2023). "Drew Starkey to Star With Daniel Craig in Luca Guadagnino's 'Queer' With Filming Starting This Month in Italy (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on 21 April 2023. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
  2. ^ Jacobbi, Paola (22 March 2024). "Challengers è il nuovo film sul tennis di Luca Guadagnino: "I fischi ai miei film? La gente si offende troppo facilmente"". la Repubblica (in Italian). Retrieved 26 March 2024.
  3. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony; Kroll, Justin (9 December 2022). "Luca Guadagnino-Directed Adaptation Of 'Queer' With Daniel Craig In Works". Deadline. Archived from the original on 13 December 2022. Retrieved 13 December 2022.
  4. ^ Cartner-Morley, Jess (17 February 2023). "Fashion needs to step up as UK is 'in a paralysis', says Jonathan Anderson". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 19 March 2023. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
  5. ^ Cartter, Eileen (29 February 2024). "Is Outer Banks Star Drew Starkey Hollywood's Next Prestige Heartthrob?". GQ. Archived from the original on 29 February 2024. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
  6. ^ DEON, BRYNN (29 April 2023). "Luca Guadagnino's 'Queer' Has Begun Filming". Maxblizz. Retrieved 30 June 2023.
  7. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (3 September 2023). "Lorenzo Mieli: How The Italian Producer Of Sofia Coppola's 'Priscilla', Luca Guadagnino's 'Queer' & HBO's 'My Brilliant Friend' Is Breaking Global Boundaries – Venice". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 3 September 2023. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
  8. ^ Vivarelli, Nick (21 April 2023). "Drew Starkey to Star With Daniel Craig in Luca Guadagnino's 'Queer' With Filming Starting This Month in Italy (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 30 June 2023.
  9. ^ "jonathan.anderson June 29, 2023". Instagram. Retrieved 30 June 2023.
  10. ^ Vivarelli, Nick (17 February 2024). "New Italian Movies Set to Hit This Year's Festival Circuit". Variety. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
  11. ^ Vivarelli, Nick (25 March 2024). "Josh O'Connor in Talks to Star in Luca Guadagnino's Gay Romance Film 'Separate Rooms' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 26 March 2024.

External links[edit]

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