A24 has secured the U.S. distribution rights for the upcoming film Queer, directed by Luca Guadagnino and starring Daniel Craig. The film, based on the novel by William S. Burroughs, is set in 1950s Mexico City and explores the life of William Lee, an American expat who forms a meaningful connection with a young student, Eugene Allerton. The movie is set to premiere at the Venice Film Festival on September 3rd, 2024.
Queer features a strong ensemble cast including Lesley Manville, Jason Schwartzman, and Drew Starkey, among others. Guadagnino, who previously won the Best Director award at Venice, is expected to make a significant impact with this film. Following its Venice debut, Queer will also be showcased at the Toronto International Film Festival and as the Spotlight Gala at the New York Film Festival.
Produced by Fremantle and Guadagnino’s Frenesy Film Company, Queer is described as a labor of love, with Guadagnino and Craig expressing excitement about bringing Burroughs’ novel to the screen. A24, known for its daring and innovative approach to film distribution, is seen as the perfect partner to bring this unique and tender story to U.S. audiences.
