By Britta DeVore | Published
There have been few iconic comebacks in recent years on par with Brendan Fraser. Formerly known as the star of The Mummy And George of the JungleThe actor would eventually fade from the public eye, only appearing in a handful of titles throughout the 2000s. But that all changed in 2022 when the actor teamed up with filmmaker Darren Aronofsky. Soon, audiences will be able to view Fraser’s comeback film, The whalewhen it arrives on Netflix on November 1st.
A different type of role
Participate in productions like those directed by John Travolta and Morgan Freeman The poisoned rose and that of Steven Soderbergh No sudden movementit wasn’t like Brendan Fraser led a completely reclusive life before signing on for Aronofsky’s drama. However, in The whaleAs Netflix subscribers will see, the actor has undergone an immense transformation that has surprised audiences – especially compared to his shredded appearance in films like The Mummy And Dazzled. For his role as an online English teacher named Charlie, Fraser underwent massive prosthetic work that transformed him into a 600-pound man.
Brendan Fraser’s role in Requiem for a dream Helmer’s 2022 production, based on Samuel D. Hunter’s 2012 play of the same name, saw him not only as a lonely teacher, but also as a father hoping to make amends with his daughter. In The whaleComing to Netflix this November alongside a host of other critically acclaimed picks, Charlie realizes he may have made the biggest mistake of his life after putting his relationship with his daughter aside almost a decade earlier.
With Fraser as his on-screen daughter Stranger Things‘ Sadie Sink with an ensemble that includes Samantha Morton (The Serpent Queen), Hong Chau (The instigators), and Ty Simpkins (the Insidious franchise).
Fans are happy for Brendan Fraser to return
To say people were excited to see Brendan Fraser return to the big screen would be an understatement. Soft-spoken, humble and grateful for every ounce of praise the new film brought, Fraser remained simply grateful to have been harshly brought back into the conversation. Attract spectators en masse, The whale earned an impressive $57.6 million at the worldwide box office against its $3 million production budget, with its arrival on Netflix only promising to further increase its viewership.
A success with critics
Sitting on Rotten Tomatoes with a 64 percent critics score against a 91 percent audience score, it’s clear that the Brendan Fraser-led film The whale will perform well on Netflix due to its favoritism among fans. Still, the film caused a stir on the awards circuit, with Fraser cementing his comeback to the industry with a Best Actor Oscar. The makeup and hair team also took home the Oscar for their work, while Hong Chau landed a nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
His previous roles in his career, such as those of George of the JungleThe Mummy franchise, DazzledAnd Journey to the center of the Earthwere quick to focus on the good looks and muscular appearance of Brendan Fraser. But thanks to his resurgence in The Whale, the actor was able to prove to the world, and soon to Netflix subscribers, that he is truly a force to be reckoned with. Watch Brendan Fraser in his comeback performance when The whale arrives on Netflix on November 1st.