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Daniel Craig Opens Up About Filming Gay X-Rated Scenes With Omar Apollo In Upcoming Movie
Daniel Craig has opened up about his experience working with Omar Apollo, regarding the sex scenes they shot in their upcoming movie Queer.
The film, which is an adaptation of William S Burroughs’ second novel of the same name, follows Craig as William Lee — a young man who pursues a US Navy serviceman recently discharged from Jacksonville, Florida.
Highlights
- Daniel Craig praises Omar Apollo's work in 'Queer Queer.'
- Apollo felt pressure to lose weight for his role with Craig.
- Critics praise Craig's performance in 'Queer.'
Apollo then comes in, debuting his acting career as a hustler who shares an intimate scene with Craig’s character, and the veteran star had nothing but good things to say after a recent screening of the movie.
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Daniel Craig praised Omar Apollo regarding the X-rated scenes in their upcoming movie Queer
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“Omar is a beautiful human being,” Craig said in an interview with Variety. “You just have to look after each other. That’s all.
“We’re all adults. We know what it’s about and try to make the scene as real as you can.”
The actor had similar things to say about co-star Drew Starkey, who plays the main love interest to Craig’s character.
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Daniel Craig says he didn’t have to worry about easing Omar Apollo’s nerves while filming a sex scene in Luca Guadagnino’s ‘QUEER’
“Omar is [a] beautiful human being… You just have to look after each other. That’s all. We’re all adults. We know what it’s about and try to make… pic.twitter.com/rfDYMTYHql
— Film Updates (@FilmUpdates) October 11, 2024
“We lucked out that [Starkey] did the movie to have someone that young and so dedicated and also just savvy about the world,” he said.
Apollo also opened up on the pressure he felt to lose some weight in a conversation with Interview magazine
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“I had to get on the soup diet,” Apollo revealed. “Luca did not tell me to lose weight, but when you’re about to have sex with Daniel Criag, you’re like, ‘Oh, dude, I can’t be looking off.’ I was at 200 pounds, because I’m six-five.”
He continued, “It’s around where I should be honestly. But I got down to 181 when the movie came. I lost 20 pounds because I read in the script that my character had a flat brown stomach.
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“I was like, ‘Damn, I’m actually not flat right now.’ I had to get it together, and I was on tour with SZA. Luckily, I didn’t have that many lines.”
After the initial screening of the movie, critics were quick to praise Daniel Craig on his performance
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Craig has won numerous awards throughout his career, and some viewers are convinced his role in Queer may lead him to more success.
The Independent’s Geoffrey McNab wrote, “Craig’s portrayal of the dapper, sardonic, self-destructive author ranks with his boldest work. Whatever sexual or drug-induced misadventures befall him, Craig’s queer author never loses his composure.
“Award voters are likely to be shaken and stirred both by his poise and his daring.”
Queer is scheduled for a limited release on November 27, 2024.
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Remi (He/Him) 2 months ago
Not to objectify but those two together is gonna be hot. Unless they fumble it, but most likely steaming hot
Steve Sharpe 2 months ago
I'm not gay in any way shape or form - tried it twice, didn't do anything for me or for Mrs Sharpe, so that's enough proof for me. However... If I was ever going to be gay, I'd be gay for these two men, preferably at the same time (as the saying goes, if a job's worth doing it's worth doing well) because damn... When does this movie come out by the way, anyone know? Asking for a friend ^^
Steve Sharpe 2 months ago
Replying to my own comment as the repulsive respulero has had his reply button taken away for bad behaviour: respie, I'm very, very secure in both my sexuality and my masculinity, enough so that in a conversation amongst adults and yourself I'm perfectly content to say that I've had sexual experiences with other men, and despite what you think there's nothing wrong with that. Hell, I wear pink shirts sometimes and have even been known to exfoliate! I can confidently tell you though that both myself and Mrs Sharpe greatly prefer other women rather than other men. But what about you? The comments you've made on other threads give the impression that you despise women and are painfully insecure. Why don't you come to my house? We can hop in the pool with a strawberry daquiri to "calm your nerves" and talk about real men's stuff, like body hair and muscles. Don't worry jorgey, I'm a gentle giant, we can take it slow if you want.. Hope you're not camera shy!! xxcx
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Pittsburgh rare 2 months ago
What's a "limited release"? Other than that, Daniel Craig is not gonna be anything else than the phenomenal actor he is, so be that queer or whatever he's gonna nail it.
Remi (He/Him) 2 months ago
Not to objectify but those two together is gonna be hot. Unless they fumble it, but most likely steaming hot
Steve Sharpe 2 months ago
I'm not gay in any way shape or form - tried it twice, didn't do anything for me or for Mrs Sharpe, so that's enough proof for me. However... If I was ever going to be gay, I'd be gay for these two men, preferably at the same time (as the saying goes, if a job's worth doing it's worth doing well) because damn... When does this movie come out by the way, anyone know? Asking for a friend ^^
Steve Sharpe 2 months ago
Replying to my own comment as the repulsive respulero has had his reply button taken away for bad behaviour: respie, I'm very, very secure in both my sexuality and my masculinity, enough so that in a conversation amongst adults and yourself I'm perfectly content to say that I've had sexual experiences with other men, and despite what you think there's nothing wrong with that. Hell, I wear pink shirts sometimes and have even been known to exfoliate! I can confidently tell you though that both myself and Mrs Sharpe greatly prefer other women rather than other men. But what about you? The comments you've made on other threads give the impression that you despise women and are painfully insecure. Why don't you come to my house? We can hop in the pool with a strawberry daquiri to "calm your nerves" and talk about real men's stuff, like body hair and muscles. Don't worry jorgey, I'm a gentle giant, we can take it slow if you want.. Hope you're not camera shy!! xxcx
Load More Replies... Pittsburgh rare 2 months ago
What's a "limited release"? Other than that, Daniel Craig is not gonna be anything else than the phenomenal actor he is, so be that queer or whatever he's gonna nail it.
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