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The Whale: James Corden almost starred as Brendan Fraser’s character in a defunct version of the film

Posted 3 years ago

Beloved actor Brendan Fraser is experiencing a hell of a Hollywood comeback, thanks partly to his role in Darren Aronofsky’s The Whale. Fraser is likely to earn an Academy Award nomination for playing Charlie in the new film, an obese and...

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Darren Aronofsky wants to make a musical

Posted 3 years ago

Darren Aronofsky has made 16mm thrillers, big-budget biblical epics, sports dramas, and psychological horrors. But there’s one genre he’s hoping to tackle soon, and it’s an unexpected one: the musical. Darren Aronofsky recently sat down with The A.V. Club to...

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The Whale: Darren Aronofsky defends Brendan Fraser from fat suit criticism

Posted 3 years ago

One thing is certain, for a movie with very limited scenes revealed for promotion, there’s a ton of talk surrounding The Whale. One negative piece of attention that seems to have come from Brendan Fraser‘s casting is the notion that...

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Interview: Darren Aronofsky talks The Whale

Posted 3 years ago

Darren Aronofsky is a fascinating filmmaker. From his impressive feature film directorial debut, Pi, to his many intriguing creations, including Requiem for a Dream, The Wrestler, Black Swan, and Mother!. His latest, The Whale, is a profound and moving story,...

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The Whale Review

Posted 3 years ago

PLOT: Charlie (Brendan Fraser) is an 800-pound online English teacher suffering congestive heart failure. Knowing his time is limited, he refuses his caregiver’s (Hong Chau) demand that he go to a hospital, choosing instead to spend his remaining time trying...

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Interview: Brendan Fraser, Sadie Sink, Hong Chau, & Sam Hunter Talk The Whale

Posted 3 years ago

The Whale is an outstanding film. The latest from Darren Aronofsky is based on a powerful play by writer, Samuel D. Hunter, and it is a profound and moving work. The feature also gives us a brilliant and unforgettable performance...

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Brendan Fraser on his meaningful reunion with Leonardo DiCaprio on Killers of the Flower Moon

Posted 3 years ago

It’s been great to see Brendan Fraser return to our screens, and one of the actor’s upcoming projects finds him starring alongside Leonardo DiCaprio in Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon. While the pair haven’t actually worked together before,...

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Brendan Fraser will not attend the Golden Globes even if he gets nominated for The Whale

Posted 3 years ago

Brendan Fraser has gained so much critical acclaim for his performance in the upcoming film from Darren Aronofsky, The Whale. This film has signified a major comeback for the actor as he has already been cast in the new Scorsese...

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The Whale: New trailer gives us a little taste of Brendan Fraser’s heart-wrenching performance

Posted 3 years ago

Up until now, the only thing we’ve seen from the immensely praised film, The Whale, is a single screenshot and footage of Brendan Fraser receiving standing ovations from audiences at festival screenings of the drama. At long last, A24 gives...

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Fraser and Aronofsky address The Whale fat suit criticisms

Posted 4 years ago

Brendan Fraser has been earning rave reviews for his comeback performance in Darren Aronofsky’s The Whale. But of course, because some people won’t just let good things exist, there has been backlash over his casting–because he’s not 600 pounds. With...

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