What Ever Happened to Brendan Fraser?
He’s Ready for Closeup/Comeback
A24 has released a first look at Aronofsky’s upcoming drama “The Whale,” in which Fraser stars as a man living with obesity who struggles to reconnect with his 17-year-old daughter.
The film is Aronofsky’s first directorial effort since mother! divided critics and moviegoers.
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The first look at “The Whale” arrived after confirmation of the movie’s world premiere at the 2022 Venice Film Fest.
Joining Fraser in “The Whale” are “Stranger Things” favorite Sadie Sink, Hong Chau, Samantha Morton and Ty Simpkins.
Brilliant Libatique
Aronofsky is once again joined by his longtime cinematographer Matthew Libatique, who also shot Olivia Wilde’s Venice premiere “Don’t Worry Darling.”
Libatique has shot every Aronofsky movie to date, except “The Wrestler,” in which Maryse Alberti served as cinematographer.
“It’s gonna be like something you haven’t seen before,” Fraser told Unilad about his performance in “The Whale. “That’s really all I can tell you…The wardrobe and costume was extensive, seamless, cumbersome. This is certainly far removed from anything I’ve ever done but not to be coy…I do know it’s going to make a lasting impression.”
While Fraser had a supporting role in Soderbergh’s No Sudden Movie last year, “The Whale” marks a huge comeback for the actor in his first leading role since 2013’s direct-to-DVD action movie “Breakout.”
Also on Fraser’s upcoming docket are roles in Scorsese’s Apple western “Killers of the Flower Moon” and villainous turn as Garfield Lynns-Firefly in the up DC tentpole “Batgirl,” hitting HBO Max later this year.
Check out a first look at “The Whale” below.
A24 has not yet announced a release date for the drama.
The film is one of three A24 movies premiering at Venice alongside “Pearl” and “The Eternal Daughter.”
Check out a first look at “The Whale” below. A24 has not yet announced a release date for the drama. The film is one of three A24 movies premiering at Venice alongside “Pearl” and “The Eternal Daughter.”
