Luca Guadagnino's “Queer,” Starring Daniel Craig, Acquired by A24

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A24 has acquired the U.S. distribution rights for Queerthe new film by director Luca Guadagnino starring Daniel Craig.

The announcement comes ahead of the film's world premiere at the 81st Venice Film Festival. The film also stars Drew Starkey, Lesley Manville, Jason Schwartzman, Andra Ursuta, Michael Borremans and David Lowery.

QueerBased on the novel of the same name by William S. Burroughs, it is set in 1950s Mexico City. It follows William Lee, an American ex-pat in his forties, who lives a solitary life in the midst of a small American community. However, when Eugene Allerton, a young man, arrives in town, William finds himself finally making a meaningful connection with someone.

“Queer “This is a labor of love, and we couldn’t be more thrilled that our film has found a home at a bold, vibrant and pioneering studio like A24,” Craig and Guadagnino said in a joint statement. “It’s a tremendous honor to finally bring Burroughs’ legendary novel to life on screen for the first time, and we are immensely grateful and excited to present it alongside our esteemed collaborators. We couldn’t ask for better partners on this journey.”

The screenplay was written by Justin Kuritzkes, who also collaborated with Guadagnino on the film starring Zendaya. Challengers.

The film was produced by Fremantle, Fremantle North America, Lorenzo Mieli for The Apartment, a Fremantle Group company, and Luca Guadagnino for his Frenesy Film Company, in collaboration with Cinecittà and Frame by Frame. The film was financed by the Fremantle Group.

The deal was brokered by CAA Media Finance.

Queer which is scheduled for release at the end of the year.

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