Key Takeaways:
– A24 has acquired the rights to ‘Queer,' the upcoming feature from renowned director Luca Guadagnino.
– This development comes ahead of the film's premiere at the prestigious Venice Film Festival.
– ‘Queer' marks the first collaboration between Guadagnino and A24.
– The film stars Daniel Craig and drew Starkey, and is based on a novel by William S. Burroughs.
Ever since the release of ‘Call Me By Your Name' in 2017, Luca Guadagnino has been a director to keep a close eye on. The Italian director has consistently put out compelling films that have attracted significant attention from film enthusiasts. His portfolio features a bold remake of Dario Argento's ‘Suspiria,' a unique cannibal love story called ‘Bones and All,' and an intriguing sex-serving tennis drama titled ‘Challengers.'
The Latest Guadagnino Feature: ‘Queer'
In exciting news, A24 has recently acquired Guadagnino's next feature ‘Queer,' ahead of its highly anticipated premiere at the Venice Film Festival. This year's festival lineup also includes stellar works from Pedro Almodóvar, Todd Phillips,Walter Salles among others. When it comes to Guadagnino's film, the spotlight is all on ‘Queer.'
The Guadagnino-A24 Connection
What makes the A24 acquisition particularly remarkable, is that ‘Queer' is the first project Guadagnino will be doing with the production company. This partnership appears to be an exciting new venture, and the buzz is already building for what the collaboration could produce.
A Glimpse Into the Plot
The plot of ‘Queer' takes us back to 1950s Mexico City. Here, we meet William Lee, an American ex-pat in his late forties, who lives a solitary life surrounded by a small American commune. His harmony is disrupted though, by the arrival of young student Eugene Allerton that stirs William to finally forge a connection with someone. The fact that the film is adapted from a novel by William S. Burroughs adds another layer of intrigue to the project.
A Star-Studded Cast
Adding more excitement to the mix, Guadagnino has secured an illustrious cast for ‘Queer.' The film will star Daniel Craig as William and Drew Starkey as Eugene, with Jason Schwartzman and Leslie Manville playing pivotal roles.
Daniel Craig and Guadagnino expressed their enthusiasm about the project in a joint statement. They praised ‘Queer' as a labor of love and were thrilled that the film has found a home with a progressive and ground-breaking studio like A24. The team is excited to bring Burroughs' classic novel to the big screen and are grateful for the opportunity to present it alongside their treasured collaborators.
In Conclusion
Luca Guadagnino's ‘Queer' is set to stir up quite a buzz at this year's Venice Film Festival. His new collaboration with A24 promises a fresh cinematic experience for audiences. If you've appreciated the director's previous works, keep an eye out for this film.
End of article. If you're a fan of Guadagnino, don't miss ‘Queer' when it hits theaters!
