Brendan Fraser Breaks Down in Tears as ‘The Whale’ Gets Huge 6-Minute Standing Ovation in Venice

The Whale at Toronto’s International Film Festival.The actor, best known for his role in The Mummy franchise, received a standing ovation at the festival’s tribute gala on Sunday (September 11), where he was presented with an award by The Whale director Darren Aronofsky.In his speech, Fraser said: “This is new for me. Normally I’m the guy at the podium who hands these things out.

Brendan Fraser was 'disappointed' that the Batgirl movie was shelved.Fraser, 53, spoke with Variety at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival about Warner Bros. Discovery last month shelving the film, in which he portrayed the supervillain Firefly.Fraser said that 'the fans really wanted to see this film made,' describing Leslie Grace, who played the titular role, as 'a dynamo.' The latest: Brendan Fraser, 53, was 'disappointed' that the Batgirl move was shelved in an interview with Variety at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival.

Brendan Fraser is learning a lot from the cancellation of “Batgirl”.

A legendary moment! Brendan Fraser and Michelle Yeoh reunited fourteen years after costarring in The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor — and it was for a very special occasion.

The Whale, which is making the rounds on the festival circuit. The Fraser's 24 movie is being lauded by festival-goers and was generating Oscar buzz even ahead of its premiere.

Brendan Fraser shows off his award after the TIFF Tribute Awards Gala during the 2022 Toronto Film Festival at The Fairmont Royal York Hotel on Sunday night (September 11) in Toronto, Ontario.

Clayton Davis The love for Brendan Fraser continues to grow following his acclaimed turn in Darren Aronofsky’s “The Whale,” generating tons of Oscar buzz. “It’s the right actor, for the right part, at the right time,” Darren Aronofsky says in the Variety Studio presented by King’s Hawaiian at TIFF. While at the Toronto International Film Festival for the movie, Fraser, along with writer Samuel D. Hunter and his fellow cast members Sadie Sink and Ty Simpkins, spoke with Variety about taking on the difficult role of a 600-pound man, which required up to four hours of prosthetics and makeup. “It was designed specifically to obey laws of gravity and physics,” Fraser says. “It wasn’t built for just a silhouette or a one-note joke.”

Fourteen years after they last appeared together onscreen, former co-stars Brendan Fraser and Michelle Yeoh reunited at TIFF.

The Toronto Film Festival ushered in the fall awards season on Sunday evening with the first in-person edition of its Tribute Awards in three years at the city’s historic Fairmount Royal York Hotel.

Clayton Davis It’s more than prosthetics. More than the comeback. Brendan Fraser’s work as Charlie in Darren Aronofsky’s “The Whale” is a profound performance for the ages. The A-list star that brought us “The Mummy” and “Encino Man” goes above and beyond the calling of an actor, showcasing the vulnerability of a broken, 600-pound man. Like Aronofsky’s resurrection of Mickey Rourke in “The Wrestler” (2008), Frase delivers one of the best performances of the year. “The Whale” will surely land him an Oscar nomination for best actor. The drama is a stark, dour examination of regret and addiction, wrapped into the script written by Samuel D. Hunter, who adapts his play of the same name. Distributed by A24, “The Whale” tells the story of Charlie, am obese gay man who reconnects with his estranged 17-year-old daughter Ellie (played by Sadie Sink) after leaving her and her mother for his younger male lover.

The Toronto International Film Festival, unlike the Euro film fests, isn’t known as a place for standing ovations. As soon as those credits roll, they need to jump into a post-screening Q&A, clear the theater and get into the next screening.

The Whale's Brendan Fraser was seen emotionally embracing his co-star Sadie Sink during entrances at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival Sunday.Fraser, 53, who appears to be launching a full-fledged career comeback with his performance in the Darren Aronofsky-directed motion picture, donned a black suit with a white collared shirt with a black tie and brown shoes at the cinematic event.Fraser's performance as a morbidly-obese teacher named Charlie in the drama has garnered massive buzz, as he received an extended standing ovation following the film's premiere at the Venice Film Festival earlier this month. The latest: The Whale's Brendan Fraser, 53, was seen emotionally embracing his costar Sadie Sink, 20, during entrances at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival SundayFraser said on Sunday that his confidence is up amid the glowing reviews he's received for his work in the forthcoming film'So often, I have just felt like a working actor who was glad to have a job: "What do you got? I’ll do it,"' he said, according to the Toronto Star.

Brendan Fraser fought back tears as “The Whale” received a passionate standing ovation at its Toronto International Film Festival premiere on Sunday. The crowd stood for roughly five minutes until festival organizers quieted the applause to begin a question and answer session with Fraser, director Darren Aronofsky, writer Samuel D. Hunter and cast members Sadie Sink and Ty Simpkins. The reception was one of the strongest yet at this year’s festival, a gathering that has already included the premieres of Steven Spielberg’s “The Fabelmans” and “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery.” TIFF was set to be a big festival for Fraser even before “The Whale” screened to huge acclaim. The actor is receiving the TIFF Tribute Award for Performance at the 2022 festival, with TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey saying, “Brendan Fraser gives a performance of staggering depth, power, and nuance in ‘The Whale.’ This former Torontonian has been an action star, a screen comic, and a romantic lead. We’re thrilled to welcome him home as the actor behind one of the finest performances of the year.”

Brendan Fraser gets a hug from Sadie Sink at the premiere of The Whale during the 2022 Toronto Film Festival held at Royal Alexandra Theatre on Sunday (September 11) in Toronto, Canada.

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson was once known as the "People's Champ" in the wrestling ring. In his new world as one of the most highly coveted movie stars, he's recognized for having a heart of gold.  Johnson acknowledged Brendan Fraser's pivotal role in helping launch Johnson's Hollywood career while tweeting support for "The Whale" actor after a heartwarming moment caught on video. Fraser received a six-minute standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival following the movie's premiere Sunday.

Brendan Fraser gives a cheeky smile while arriving at JFK airport in New York City on Tuesday afternoon (September 6).

Nineties heartthrob-turned-Oscar frontrunner Brendan Fraser was grinning from ear to ear as he landed at JFK Airport in New York City on Monday.The 53-year-old SAG Award winner was dressed comfortably in head-to-toe black attire for his trans-Atlantic flight from Italy.Brendan is still beaming over his Hollywood comeback after the fanfare from the world premiere of The Whale - in which he plays Charlie, a gay 600lb English teacher, wanting to reconnect with his daughter. Comeback kid: Nineties heartthrob-turned-Oscar frontrunner Brendan Fraser was grinning from ear to ear as he landed at JFK Airport in New York City on Monday Fraser got tear-eyed upon receiving a six-minute standing ovation for his performance during the 79th Venice International Film Festival on Sunday.Darren Aronofsky's critically-acclaimed psychological drama, based on Samuel D.

supports HTML5 videoDon’t worry darling, Harry Styles officially did not spit on Chris Pine at Venice Film Festival premiere.Social media has been ablaze after that wild press conference and star-studded screening on Monday, with video footage allegedly showing the Watermelon Sugar singer ‘spitting’ on his co-star as they took their seats for a screening.Fans on Twitter have been divided for hours, scouring every millimeter of footage of proof of saliva leaving the 28-year-old’s mouth.However, a rep for Chris, 42, quashed all the drama, branding reports of a feud ‘ridiculous’.‘This is a ridiculous story — a complete fabrication and the result of an odd online illusion that is clearly deceiving and allows for foolish speculation,’ they said.‘Just to be clear, Harry Styles did not spit on Chris Pine.’‘There is nothing but respect between these two men and any suggestion otherwise is a blatant attempt to create drama that simply does not exist,’ they added to People Magazine.A spokesperson for Harry, who stars as Jack in the psychological thriller alongside Florence Pugh, also denied the incident to the Guardian.So, that’s that then.Although the musician didn’t spit on Chris, he did exchange some saliva with one of his co-stars at the ceremony, planting a kiss on Nick Kroll.Clearly overcome with emotion after Don’t Worry Darling received a standing ovation from the crowd, a delighted Harry made a beeline for his castmate, grabbing his face and kissing him.They also shared a hug as those around them cheered.This marks the former One Direction star’s third appearance on the big screen, following a stint in Dunkirk and a hugely celebrated cameo in the end credits scene of the Eternals.Don't worry darling, Harry Styles

Brendan Fraser is back in the spotlight in a big way. Judging by the actor's reception at the 2022 Venice Film Festival, Fraser's stardom has rocketed back to its '90s and early aughts levels. The star of Darren Aronofsky's  was reportedly moved to tears during the film's standing ovation — said to last a whopping six minutes -- after its premiere on Sunday.In videos shared on social media, the 53-year-old performer was seen seated applauding his castmates before Aronofsky encouraged him to stand and accept the audience's praise.