Published 19:15 IST, November 14th 2019
Knives Out: 5 most interesting roles of Daniel Craig apart from James Bond
James Bond actor Daniel Craig is set to feature in Knives Out. Here are five of his most interesting and highly acclaimed roles apart from that of James Bond.
Daniel Craig is about to feature in the upcoming dark comedy-mystery film Knives Out. The movie has already made its premiere during the Toronto International Film Festival and will be making its world premiere on November 27, 2019. Knives Out is set to be a modern satirical take on the murder mystery genre and Daniel will be playing the role of Detective Benoit Blanc, who is brought in to investigate the murder of a family patriarch. Daniel's most popular role, that has defined him for a while now, is of James Bond, which he played in the movies Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace, Skyfall and Spectre. However, he has played several other interesting roles apart from James Bond. So here are five of the best performances from his previous films, excluding the James Bond franchise.
Logan Lucky
Logan Lucky was a 2017 comedy heist film that starred Channing Tatum and Adam Driver as the Logan brothers. Daniel played the role of Joe Bang in the film, a convicted felon who is well known for his safe-cracking and explosive expertise. The Logan family recruits him for a heist where he is tasked with causing an explosion. Daniel's role as Joe Bang is considered to be one of his funniest performances to date and is definitely one of his best and most memorable roles.
Munich
Munich was a 2005 historical drama that starred Daniel Craig in the role of Steve. The movie is based on the book Vengeance, which was based on the real-life Operation Wrath of God, a secret Israeli operation that was tasked with the assassination of those involved in the Munich massacre. The massacre took place during the 1972 Summer Olympics. Daniel's character Steve was one of the volunteers involved in the Israeli operation and was the driver for the group. The movie was nominated for several Academy Awards and Daniel and the rest of the cast were praised for their brilliant acting.
Road to Perdition
Road to Perdition is a 2002 American crime film and Daniel's role as Connor Rooney is perhaps one of his best negative roles to date. The movie tells the story of a Mob family during the Great Depression. Connor is one of the members of that family and is the son of the Mob Boss Michael Sullivan, played by Tom Hanks. Daniel's amazing performance engrosses the audience into the film and convinces them of Connor's arrogance, brutality and self-obsessed personality.
Dream House
The 2011 phycological thriller Dream House saw Daniel play the role of Will Atenton, a successful editor who leaves his job to spend more time with his family and write a book. However, a series of odd events at the house cause Will to realize that he is actually a man named Peter Ward, whose family was killed five years back and he himself was shot in the head. The movie is both thrilling and tragic at the same time. Daniel's role as the broken and mentally unstable Peter Ward is certainly one of his most engaging and heartfelt performances.
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Based on a novel of the same name, 2011's The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is one of the most popular psychological thrillers in recent times. Daniel plays the role of Mikael Blomkvist in the film, a disgraced journalist who is dealing with a libel suit filed against him by businessman Hans-Erik Wennerström. He is promised help by another powerful man named Henrik Vanger, who in exchange asks Blomkvist to investigate the 40-year-old disappearance case of Henrik's grandniece, Harriet. Daniel's performance is the film was highly praised by critics and fans alike for his gripping portrayal of Mikael Blomkvist.
Updated 23:12 IST, November 14th 2019