Brendan Fraser joined the chat of Oscar .
The actor is back Hollywood and is already in the minds of those who think about the Oscars thanks to his performance in “The Whale”. He received a standing ovation for six minutes after the film was shown during the Venice Film Festival.
The video shared on social media showed Fraser teary-eyed as the audience applauded.
Directed by Darren Aronofsky, the film focuses on Fraser’s character Charlie, a reclusive man trying to reconnect with his estranged daughter.
The “Stranger Things” actress Sadie Sink plays her daughter.
The “Mummy” star is being touted as a serious Oscar contender with his portrayal in the drama.
According to Variety, Fraser donned a prosthetic suit to play Charlie and told reporters at the film festival over the weekend about the role’s challenges, including having to “learn to move in a new way.”
“I developed muscles I didn’t know I had,” Fraser said.
Brendan Fraser in tears during a 6-minute standing ovation for ‘THE WHALE’.
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Source: CNN Brasil

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