Brendan Fraser

Fraser plays Charlie, a middle-aged man who has become 600 pounds after years of binge eating to deal with the guilt of abandoning his family for his gay ...

the actor's new look in 'The Whale' has created a buzz among film fanatics. “The Whale” marks a huge comeback for the actor in his first leading role since 2013’s direct-to-DVD action movie “Breakout.” The actor plays Charlie, a middle-aged man, who has become a 600-pound weirdo after years of binge eating to deal with the guilt of abandoning his family for his gay lover. I’ve been a fan of Darren’s ever since I saw ‘Requiem for a Dream’ when I was a college freshman writing my first plays, and I’m so grateful that he’s bringing his singular talent and vision to this film.” The 53-year-old actor has now made comeback and is landing some major roles in movies. Sink plays the role of Ellie, Charlie's daughter whom he wishes to reconnect with after abandoning her years ago.

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.

The internet's sweetheart and everyone's favourite 90s movie crush, Brendan Fraser, has been seeing a massive career comeback lately.

As reported by Screen Rant, The Whale is set to premiere at the Venice Film Festival (which runs from 31 August to 10 September), but a first look at Fraser in the movie has just been revealed, and he’s almost unrecognisable. I learned a lot about myself as an actress, and tapped into a side of things that I hadn’t really explored before.” The internet’s sweetheart and everyone’s favourite 90s movie crush, Brendan Fraser, has been seeing a massive career comeback lately.

Brendan Fraser looks completely different after undergoing a dramatic transformation into a 600lb man for his first leading role in a decade in The Whale.

A third added: "You had me at Brendan Fraser." Like this story? Instead, he wore prosthetics in order to achieve the look, according to IndieWire.

Take a First Look at Brendan Fraser as a 600-Pound Man for A24 Film 'The Whale': Directed by Darren Aronofsky and based on Samuel D. Hunter's play of the ...

I’ve been a fan of Darren’s ever since I saw Requiem for a Dream when I was a college freshman writing my first plays, and I’m so grateful that he’s bringing his singular talent and vision to this film.” “Adapting my play into a screenplay has been a real labor of love for me,” he said. Joining Fraser in the cast are Stranger Things star Sadie Sink, Hong Chau, Samantha Morton and Ty Simpkins.

Nineties heartthrob Brandan Fraser, who is known for headlining a number of blockbusters including Encino Man, George of the Jungle, and The Mummy, looks ...

This story is deeply personal and I am very thankful it will have the chance to reach a wider audience.” In addition to Brandan Fraser, The Whale also features Hong Chau, Ty Simpkins, and Samantha Morton on the cast. The actor has transformed himself into a 600-pound man for his new character.

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.

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.

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.

Brendan Fraser is set to make a Hollywood comeback with his role as an obese dad in upcoming film The Whale. The first image of Brendan as Charlie in the ...

The assault, his divorce and the death of his mother in 2016 led Brendan into depression. Last year, he was announced as the lead in upcoming film The Whale, and was cast as Firefly in the upcoming superhero film Batgirl, as well as joining the cast for Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon, and Max Barbakow’s Brothers. His Connections: He has acted alongside Matt Damon and Ben Affleck in School Ties, Adam Sandler in Airheads, and Rachel Weisz in The Mummy and its sequels. Throughout his film career, he also starred in theatre productions - starting in 2001 when he played Brick in the West End production of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and ending in 2010, when he starred in a Broadway production of Elling which only lasted nine shows due to bad reviews. That same year, he starred in Journey to the Centre of the Earth and Inkheart. He later starred in films including The Passion of Darkly Noon (1995) and Now and Then (1995). Brendan returned for The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor in 2008, the second sequel to The Mummy. In 2002, he starred in political drama The Quiet American. In 2003, he starred in the live action Looney Tunes: Back in Action as lead D.J. Drake. In 2004, he appeared in the award-winning film Crash. In 1994 he starred in The Scout, With Honours and Airheads, alongside Adam Sandler and Steve Buscemi. After that, he went on to graduate from Seattle’s Cornish College of the Arts in 1990 - and then began acting at a small acting college in New York. Brendan Fraser has to undergo a significant physical transformation, including the use of prosthetics, to take on the role as obese dad Charlie in the upcoming film The Whale (Credit A24) The first image of Brendan as Charlie in the psychological drama film has been released.

Darren Aronofsky has gotten some of the greatest performances out of the finest screen talents in recent memory. Natalie Portman in Black Swan, ...

Diving into the reason for Charlie’s weight, he is a middle-aged man who is grappling with guilt and regret. did Brendan Fraser gain weight for The Whale? Natalie Portman in Black Swan, Mickey Rourke in The Wrestler, Jennifer Lawrence in mother!

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.

The film, which is directed by Darren Aronofsky (Black Swan, The Wrestler), sees Fraser play the role of a character who “lives with obesity.” ...

“It was so amazing having that experience with him. When is the Whale movie coming out in the UK? The film is set to premiere at the Venice Film Festival in August alongside Pearl and The Eternal Daughter. In Whale, he is joined by Stranger Things Sadie Sink who will play the role of his 17-year-old daughter and Samantha Morton who is known for her roles in The Minority Report and The Messenger. The Canadian-American actor is most known for his role in The Mummy trilogy. The former 1990s heartthrob, who was known for his role in The Mummy franchise, has undergone a significant physical transformation to play the role of Charlie, who is battling compulsive eating disorder.