Follow us on Google News
Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed
Daniel Craig starrerQueerwill be distributed by A24 in the United States. The news was revealed in a joint statement released by Craig and the director of the film, Luca Guadagnino. The film, based on William S. Burroughs’ 1985 short novel, is set to be released in theaters in October. The film will also star Drew Starkey, Lesley Manville, Jason Schwartzman, and Henry Zaga.
Guadagnino and Craig shared that A24 was the perfect collaborator for the film. Fans believe that the film will not pull any punches on any of its intense or disturbing scenes with a daring studio by its side. The film gets its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival.
Daniel Craig’sQueerFinds Its Perfect ‘Daring’ Distributor In A24
Daniel CraigandLuca Guadagninohave some exciting news to share regarding their upcoming film,Queer. The film has found its U.S. distributor in the daring studio A24. The studio is known for recent critically acclaimed films likeDream Scenario,The Zone of Interest,The Iron Claw,Civil War, andMaXXXine.
“I just can’t imagine anyone else in that role”: Forget James Bond, Daniel Craig Needs to Return for Another Sequel in a Franchise That Almost Starred Scarlett Johansson
The film was screened for distributors through CAA Media Finance in June and grabbed the interest of multiple companies (via Deadline). However, A24 has been lobbying for the film for a long time and the deal eventually came through. It appears that the film has a lot to benefit from onboarding A24 as the distributor.
In a joint statement, Craig and Guadagnino shared their excitement in collaborating with a“daring, vital, and trail-blazing”studio as A24. They shared that A24 was a treasured collaborator in bringing William S. Burroughs’ novel to life on screen. The statement from the actor and director of the film read (via Film Updates | X):
‘Queer’ is a labor of love, and we could not be more excited that our film has found a home with a studio as daring, vital, and trail-blazing as A24. It is our deep honor to finally bring Burroughs’ legendary novel to life on screen for the first time, and we feel immense gratitude and excitement to be able to present it alongside our treasured collaborators. We could not ask for better partners on this journey.
Daniel Craig was busy for the last couple of months with Netflix’sKnives Out 3. Guadagnino’s last film in theaters was the tennis dramaChallengers. Justin Kuritzkes, who wrote the earlier film, drafted the screenplay forQueeras well.
Daniel Craig’sQueerWill Explore Bold Themes That Perfectly Blend With A24’s Style
Queerwill be the perfect A24 movie with itsbold, intense, and often disturbing themes. The film set in post-war Mexico City will explore the life of Lee, who navigates his love for another man while struggling with addiction and alienation. Guadagnino recreated Mexico City in the legendary Cinecittà Studios in Rome, Italy, where he shot most of the film.
“The comedy James Bond is back”: With Jeremy Renner, Mila Kunis Onboard, Daniel Craig’s Hit Franchise is Giving MCU a Run For Its Money With a Killer Casting
The novel’s author William S. Burroughs is known for his uncompromised writings on homosexuality. Moreover, the film’s director Guadagnino is known for his popular themes ofemotional complexity and eroticism. The film will definitely be a rollercoaster ride for fans.
Queerwill be released on July 27, 2025.
Hashim Asraff
Senior Writer
Articles Published :3017
Hashim Asraff is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,800 articles published on celebrity culture, comic book movies, and major TV franchises. With a background in Sociology and a keen interest in pop culture, Hashim brings a unique lens to breaking news stories, character deep-dives, film rankings, and fan-driven perspectives.His coverage often includes the MCU, DCU, hit network shows, and celebrity profiles, giving readers a rich blend of entertainment and analysis. A longtime fan of crime and investigative series, Hashim has watched thousands of episodes of NCIS, Criminal Minds, Law & Order: SVU, Bones, Blue Bloods, and The RookieA passionate storyteller and wordsmith, Hashim has also worked as a ghostwriter and managed multiple social media handles. He brought his writing expertise to FandomWire to also pursue his lifelong love for cinema and television.
More from Hashim Asraff
Peacemaker Season 2: Frank Grillo Reveals John Cena’s Secret That He Never Saw Coming
Prince Harry Gave Royal Family Member a Bloody Nose in a Fist Fight
‘Lost’ Star Who’s Also Tom Cruise’s Cousin Was in All His Top 4 Movies. How Many Did You Know?
Recommended
Bella Ramsey’s Campaign to Become MCU’s Spider-Man: Is It Really That Absurd?
The Conjuring: Last Rites Faces Its Toughest Box-Office Battle After Rare WB Record
Bridgerton’s BTS Moment Proves the Netflix Show Is Against James Cameron’s Ways
Fallout Season 2 Release Date Confirmed: 5 Post-Apocalyptic Shows to Watch While You Wait For Peak Cinema
Kevin Hart Is Trading Dwayne Johnson for Another WWE Star in New Netflix Film
Perfect Match Season 3: How Did Ollie Propose to AD?
Daniel CraigLuca Guadagnino
