Brendan Fraser

Having worked with the likes of Martin Scorsese and Steven Soderbergh, Brendan Fraser is set to star in the new Darren Aronofsky film 'The Whale'.

But outside of that, I want to end this episode, this chapter, in my own life and career and move on, just as I’m hopeful that others will be able to in years to come.” While dealing with the trauma of the assault, a divorce and the death of his mother, Fraser fell into a deep depression which was complicated by health issues. Brendan Fraser has made the kind of comeback that very actors can pull off, having managed to land roles in major projects by seriously talented filmmakers such as Martin Scorsese and Darren Aronofsky, among others.

The 53-year-old will play a reclusive English teacher suffering from a compulsive eating disorder in Darren Aronofsky's drama.

The Whale marks Brendan’s first major movie role in several years. This is certainly far removed from anything I’ve ever done but not to be coy… A first look for the upcoming film was released this week and shows Brendan, 53, as the lead character who is affected by obesity. Brendan was a well-loved action hero in the 90s and early 00s with memorable roles in The Mummy, Crash and George of the Jungle to name a few. He added: ‘That’s really all I can tell you…The wardrobe and costume was extensive, seamless, cumbersome. One fan agreed: ‘Brendan Fraser making his comeback as the lead in an Aromofsky movie from A24 that requires a lot of prosthetics and makeup just screams Oscar nomination to me.

Brendan Fraser is making a mind-blowing comeback and the first look of Fraser in The Whale has gone viral on social media.

Previously, Fraser had talked about his role in the movie. The first look of Fraser in The Whale has gone viral on social media. The charming actor put on up to 270 kg for his role in The Whale. Fraser has been honest about his professional lows even as his journey hasn't been smooth. All bids were at base price. Fraser will play the lead in his first prominent role in almost a decade.

A24 has released a first-look image of Darren Aronofsky's new film 'The Whale', starring Brendan Fraser as a morbidly obese recluse.

Speaking to Unilad about the film last year, Fraser said: “It’s gonna be like something you haven’t seen before. “Adapting my play into a screenplay has been a real labor of love for me,” Hunter previously told Deadline. “This story is deeply personal, and I’m very thankful it will have the chance to reach a wider audience. Check out the first-look image below.

The Mummy star Brendan Fraser is making a comeback with his first leading role since 2013 as he stars in Darren Aronofsky's The Whale from A24.

The Whale will premiere at 79th Venice International Film Festival in September 2022. You can unsubscribe at any time. Brendan Fraser is making a welcome comeback to the big screen with A24's upcoming film The Whale.

Brenda Fraser is set to play a 600-pound man in Darren Aronofsky's upcoming movie "The Whale" alongside "Stranger Things" actress Sadie Sink.

After The Whale, he's also set to star in Killers of the Flower Moon alongside Leonardo DiCaprio and Batgirl with Michael Keaton. Now that Fraser's look in The Whale has been revealed, the merits of wearing a fat suit and other prosthetics in movies are being debated online. Another user @eidbio predicted that The Whale would receive the "Best Makeup Oscar"

“The Mummy” actor plays a severely obese and reclusive teacher who attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter opposite “Stranger Things'” Sadie ...

of the movie, which is based on a play by Samuel D. Hunter. "That's really all I can tell you." The actor is starring in the forthcoming Darren Aronofsky film, "The Whale" in which he plays a 600 pound man. "The Mummy" actor plays a severely obese and reclusive teacher who attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter opposite "Stranger Things'" Sadie Sink.

Fraser is also set to star in HBO Max's Batgirl movie as the the villainous Garfield Lynns/Firefly later this year. brendan fraser. Getty Images.

[Directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah] have an excited and joyous energy, which is infectious, making them the perfect filmmakers for this Batproject." "The wardrobe and costume was extensive, seamless, cumbersome. "That’s really all I can tell you," he continued.

The movie will also star Sadie Sink, Hong Chau, Samantha Morton, and Ty Simpkins. brendan-fraser-trust-social-featured Image via FX.

At the same time, it's a bit of a return for Aronofsky whose last directorial effort came with Mother! in 2017. The Whale is based on the play of the same name by Samuel D. Hunter who also wrote the screenplay which Aronofsky will direct from. Brendan Fraser is officially back in the first look at Darren Aronofsky's upcoming film The Whale. The actor stars in the A24 production as a reclusive obese man who struggles to rekindle his relationship with his 17-year-old daughter.

Brendan Fraser is ramping up his comeback films, as the man is set to take on a role that sees him step into the life of a 600-pound man.

That is just to name a few of the filmmakers in this year’s lineup. Brenda Fraser is set to take on the protagonist role of Charlie. Joining Fraser in the film are Sadie Sink, Samantha Morton, Ty Simpkins, and Hong Chau. That is a stacked cast to be added to a film that could certainly hold some Oscar buzz for Mr. Fraser. The actor has claimed that this film is going to be something the world has not yet seen, especially something that he has never done in his career previously. He has directed Pi, Requiem for a Dream, The Fountain, The Wrestler, Black Swan, and Mother! That is a great list of films that have long been discussed amongst cinema appreciators. We can imagine that is the case for Fraser when he takes on the role of a man that weighs 600 pounds. Fraser is set to play a 600-pound man for his role in The Whale. You can see the image below: However, one of his newest films sees the man take on a drastic amount of weight.

The first photo of Brendan Fraser in "The Whale" as a 600-pound grieving loner was released on Tuesday by the movie's studio, A24, via Twitter.

The role represents a major comeback for Fraser's career as it is his first leading role in almost a decade. According to the outlet, "The Whale" was critically acclaimed when it made its Off-Broadway debut in 2012. A24, the film's production company, sent out a tweet on Tuesday of Fraser in his role for the upcoming drama.

Actor Brendan Fraser was a Hollywood star for many years before seemingly disappearing overnight, now he's revealed why he stepped back.

For the role, Fraser is unrecognisable due to 'amazing prosthetics' that have moulded Brendan into his 600lb character. The 53 year old said: "His left hand reaches around, grabs my ass cheek, and one of his fingers touches me in the taint. He alleged that Berk had squeezed his ass and sexually assaulted him.

Though no theatrical release has been announced for The Whale, the movie will officially premiere at the 79th Venice Film Festival this September. Brendan ...

The photo conveys a lot of the emotional weight that Brendan Fraser’s character is carrying, as you can even see it simply based on the expression on his face. One would think that a character like this would be a bit of a challenge for the Mummy alum. As the Brenaissance continues, moviegoers now have their first look at Fraser in the movie, which is sure to be emotional.