Actor Brendan Fraser recently received praise from fans for his amazing performance in “The Whale.” Acclaimed director and producer Darren Aronofsky directed the film, which opens on September 4, 2022. It features some fan-favorite stars like Sadie Sink, who plays Fraser’s daughter.
The actor is known for his performances in acclaimed films such as “George of the Jungle” in 1997 and the “Mummy” film series “The Mummy” in 1999, “The Mummy Returns” in 2001, and “The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor” in 2008.
In addition to his performance in “The Whale,” fans were also surprised by Fraser’s weight gain to portray a 600-pound obese man in the psychological drama. The actor’s stellar performance was heralded for a possible Oscar nomination and maybe even a win.
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Brendan Fraser in ‘The Whale’
The film follows Charlie, a gay man who tries to reunite with Ellie, his 17-year-old daughter, after leaving the family to follow her boyfriend. He also struggled with severe obesity, which interfered with his chances of resolving issues with his daughter and wife.
The film was inspired by Samuel D. Hunter’s play of the same name and plot. During the premiere in Venice, a viral clip showed Fraser breaking down in tears as co-stars stood up to praise him. The standing ovation lasted for a full six minutes and had the actor in tears throughout.
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Per Diversity, he had the chance to join other A-listers such as Colin Farrell for his performance in “The Banshees of Inisherin” and Hugh Jackman for “The Son” in the best actor category at the Oscars. In an interview with DeadlineSamuel D. Hunter revealed how grateful he is to Aronofsky for turning his play into a screenplay.
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Samuel D. Hunter Loved the Movie
Hunter said in his statement to Deadline“Adapting my play into a screenplay has been a true labor of love for me. This story is very personal, and I am so grateful that it will have the opportunity to reach a wider audience.”
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He also revealed that he has been a fan of Aronofsky’s work since he started writing plays in college. “I am very grateful that he brought his singular talent and vision to this film,” he continued.
Critics Praise Brendan Fraser’s Character
Critics also commented on Charlie’s behavior in the film. rolling stone’s Jerry Portwood once wrote about character uniqueness. He expected the character to be “neutered,” but he was seen “masturbating to internet porn on his computer” at one point. He also referred to the character as “one of the strangest gay characters” ever written by a playwright.
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Hunter explained that although he always created Charlie as gay, he did not want to focus on his sexuality or obesity. He explained that he wanted the character to “remain idiosyncratic.”
Regarding the characters from the play, Portwood wrote, “It’s also one of the most emotionally moving, intellectually engaging and well-constructed plays I’ve seen in recent memory. You won’t forget these characters in time.” closest.”
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Darren Aronofsky Could Also Get an Oscar Nod
Fraser isn’t the only one with a chance to win an Oscar with “The Whale.” Aronofsky, who was previously nominated for his work in “Black Swan,” could earn a second nomination with the acclaimed film.
Fans also praised the calmer atmosphere of “The Whale” compared to the usually dark and disturbing themes of his films. Some previous films with dark themes include the 2010 psychological horror “Black Swan” and the 2017 thriller “Mother” starring Jennifer Lawrence.
As mentioned Diversity, “The Whale” has been compared to his 2000 psychological thriller “Requiem for Dream” because both show how the characters’ physical health affects their mental health. The film follows a retired widow’s obsession with losing weight.
“Stranger Things” star Sadie Sink was also praised for her performance in the film.
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