Daniel Craig talks about challenges of playing James Bond

Actor Daniel Craig recently opened up about one of his main concerns while portraying the iconic MI6 agent James Bond over the course of five filmsReflecting on his 15year tenure as the suave spy Craig revealed that the societal expectations tied to masculinity were among his biggest reservations about stepping into the role as per DeadlineI would say one of my biggest reservations about playing Bond would be the construct of masculinity Craig said during a recent event while promoting his latest film Queer by Luca Guadagnino according to DeadlineIt was often very laughable but you cant mock it and expect it to work You have to buy into it he addedCraig who first portrayed Bond in the 2006 hit Casino Royale went on to appear as the British secret agent in Quantum of Solace 2008 Skyfall 2012 Spectre 2015 and No Time to Die 2021While his portrayal of the legendary spy became a defining moment in his career the actor has been very vocal about his decision to part ways with the franchiseCraig has repeatedly expressed that he has no regrets about his departure from the role with the final instalment of his Bond story ending in a poignant sacrifice for his characterHowever Craig also noted that his understanding of masculinity which was essential to playing Bond felt limiting at timesHe explained how societal norms surrounding male behaviour were a challenge Were all vulnerable It doesnt matter who you are It doesnt matter how tough you are everybodys vulnerable he said adding But its how boys are brought up how men are expected to behave how someone like Burroughs was expected to behave as per DeadlineThis vulnerability is something Craig has explored in his recent work particularly in his role in Queer where he plays Lee an American expatriate living in 1950s Mexico CityThe film based on William S Burroughs novella delves into themes of human vulnerability and desire Craig also noted that he could never have taken on such a role during his time as BondListen Bond is nearly 20 years of my life When I took it on I was one person Im now a completely different person he explained adding But I couldnt have done this movie when I was doing Bond It wouldve felt kind of Why What are you trying to proveAs he reflects on his Bond career Craig also shared the sense of liberation he feels postBond Having become a global superstar through the role he now enjoys the freedom of taking on projects outside the shadow of 007As per Deadline he also spoke about losing the freedom he had as a semianonymous actor before the Bond films skyrocketed him to international fameIn Queer Craig plays a character struggling with personal isolation and romantic turmoil a stark contrast to his actionpacked portrayal of BondThe film set against the backdrop of Mexico Citys vibrant yet challenging society also explores themes of identity desire and emotional turmoilThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever