Daniel Craig, the new face of James Bond, is getting a lot of attention in Venice for a very different role.

In his new movie “Infamous,” opening at the Venice Film Festival, Craig plays Perry Smith, one of the murderers explored by Truman Capote in his famous work, “In Cold Blood.”

Smith and Capote formed a bond as the writer documented their story, and at one point they share a kiss.

“I never dreamed I’d kiss James Bond,” said Britain’s Toby Smith (the actor playing Capote) according to the Associated Press. “Now that I’ve done it, I say I hope I’m just the first of many.”

The movie was made at roughly the same time as last year’s film “Capote,” but was held back by the studio so the movies’ releases didn’t overlap.

Craig didn’t attend Thursday’s premiere of the film, as he is finishing up the new Bond flick “Casino Royale,” out in November.

“Infamous” will hit North American theatres later this month.






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