It’s almost hard to recognize Brendan Fraser for his upcoming role in The Whale, as the star gained weight and underwent extensive makeup for the amazing transformation.
Brendan Fraser’s first leading role in over a decade will portray the story of an obese man. The character also finds it difficult to reconnect with his 17-year-old daughter, Ellie (played by Sadie Sink from Stranger Things).
With the release of the first pictures of his character Charlie, fans were shocked to see the changes in Brendan’s physique since his early days in George the forest And the Encino man.
Brendan Fraser turns from a whale
The Canadian American actor is going back to his acting days. His latest and upcoming project The Whale will entice viewers to see a completely different side of the actor.
In an interview with Newsweek last year, the actor quipped that the movie would be “nothing we’ve seen before.” He said, “This is definitely a far cry from anything I’ve ever done but not to be shy, I haven’t seen any of it yet but I know it will make a lasting impression.”
Playing a leading role for the first time in nearly a decade is very important for the 53-year-old actor.
Best known for his outstanding performance and physique in films such as George of the Jungle and Encino Man, he now appears as a 600-pound man in The Whale.
The first images of his character Charlie were released on the big screens in September 2022. Let’s just say it’s a totally exciting new look.
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Remembering Brendan for his earlier roles as a Hollywood teen crush, many fans were shocked to see the film’s stunning and drastic transformation.
It seems that many are still trying to tackle his physique in George of The Jungle. to remember? Where the actor flaunted his belly and long hair.
One fan tweeted: “Wow. Brendan Fraser is about to win an Oscar, right?
“Wow, this must have been a really tough role for Brendan Fraser given his struggles about weight,” another fan noted.
A third said, “The return of King Brendan Fraser, wow, that’s going to be really interesting. Still looks great brother no matter what.”
Brendan’s weight loss and recovery journey
Brendan was known in the late ’90s for his diverse performances in popular films. Fans praised him with a heartbeat.
The star’s weight change has been a recent topic of movie buffs over the past few years. His new role in the film is now being discussed.
He explained how he had to spend hours in the makeup department for the part. Brendan had prosthetics to alter parts of his appearance. The actor admitted that he gained some weight in real life to get into the character. But it was a combination of the two that shaped his transformation.
The film will be released in September 2022. However, The Whale will be shown at this year’s Venice Film Festival premiere.
The Whale is one of three films to be released in late August. The movie Pearl and The Eternal Daughter also premiered.
The film is based on the 2012 play by Samuel D Hunter. It delves into the story of English teacher Charlie, who tries – but finds it difficult – to reconnect with his 17-year-old daughter, Ellie.
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