The arthouse distributor snapped up all rights across multiple territories, including UK, Germany and Canada, for Luca Guadanino's William S. Burroughs adaptation.

While the actor has a number of well-acclaimed projects under his belt, William S. Burroughs’ Queer would definitely bring a new addition to his diverse roles. In this, he plays William Lee, who gets infatuated with a younger man.

Mubi has acquired “Queer,” Luca Guadagnino’s bold and trippy adaptation of the William S. Burroughs novel that recently bowed in competition in Venice, in a major multi-territory deal. In another bold statement of intent,

Queer, from director Luca Guadagnino, stars Daniel Craig and will receive a limited theatrical release in November. Find out when.

Mubi has picked up rights to Luca Guadagnino’s Queer in multiple territories. The deal with Fremantle covers the UK, Ireland, Canada, Latin America, Germany, Austria, Benelux, Spain, Turkey and India and all rights excluding theatrical in Italy.