Brendan Fraser Comments on 'Tragic' Decision to Scrap 'Batgirl'

Elizabeth Hurley took a trip down memory lane as she reunited with Brendan Fraser 22 years after they starred alongside each other in Bedazzled.The comedy film released in 2000 follows Elliot (Brendan Fraser) who strikes a deal with the Devil (Elizabeth Hurley) to receive seven wishes in exchange for his soul.The Royals actress, 57, joined her former co-star at a special screening of his comeback film, The Whale at the Ham Yard Hotel in London.READ MORE: Liz Hurley, 57, hailed 'most beautiful woman in the world' as she wows in plunging suitLooking incredibly glamorous, Liz slipped her killer figure into a shimmering dress that plunged at the neckline and cinched in at her tiny waist, sporting light lashings of makeup to accentuate her stunning features.While The Mummy actor looked dapper in a grey suit complete with and open collar blue shirt and black shoes.Taking to Instagram with news of their reunion, Liz posted a snap of them at the event alongside two throwback snaps from the film itself.In the first shot, the model sported a sparkling red dress and donned a red crown as she gazed into the eyes of Brendan, while the third was the original poster from the film as she rested a snake around her neck.Gushing over The Mummy actor, she penned alongside the gallery of snaps: "What a thrill to meet up with my old friend Brendan Fraser and see his brilliant new movie @thewhalemov."Brendan is one of the nicest men on earth. I have the best memories of shooting Bedazzled - a mere 22 years ago .

Brendan Fraser is sharing his thoughts about the future of Leslie Grace’s Batgirl, following the cancellation of the film, after it was ready to be released. The Hollywood star, who played the villainous Firefly, described the situation as “tragic” and praised the actress for her lead role as the heroine.“It doesn’t engender trust among filmmakers and the studio.

Brendan Fraser revealed he'd consider returning to the "Mummy" film franchise on one condition. Fraser opened up about his return to acting in a new interview. He recently starred in "The Whale" and has a role in the upcoming Martin Scorsese film "Killers of the Flower Moon." Despite the new roles, the actor said he'd consider revisiting the character of Rick O'Connell in the "Mummy" franchise.

One of the biggest stories out of Hollywood this summer was Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav‘s cancellation of the HBO Max film “Batgirl” following the Discovery-WarnerMedia merger.

Last month, Darren Aronofsky‘s first film in five years, “The Whale,” had its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival, with critics praising Brendan Fraser‘s performance as a 600-pound gay man. But EW reports (via an interview with Variety), that Aronofsky initially attempted to cast an obese actor in the part before going with Fraser.

Not a fan. Brendan Fraser, who starred in the original Mummy franchise, has a theory why Tom Cruise’s film remake wasn’t as successful.

Elizabeth Hurley and Brendan Fraser reunite at a special screening of The Whale at The Ham Yard Hotel on Monday (October 10) in London, England.

Brendan Fraser was snapped with his partner Jeanne Moore at the Mill Valley Film Festival in San Rafael, California Thursday, for a screening of his comeback film The Whale.Fraser, 53, donned a stone blue suit with button-down white top and navy blue tie. The Indianapolis, Indiana-born actor rounded out his ensemble with black shoes.Moore, who made her first public appearance with Brendan at the Venice Film Festival last month, looked lovely in a mint green dress with plunging top and a dark blue clutch.

Variety. “Leslie Grace was fantastic.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Warner Bros. Discovery Global Kids, Young Adults and Classics chief marketing officer Tricia Melton is departing the company, along with Cartoon Network and Adult Swim senior VP of marketing and partnerships Jill King. Their exits rep the latest high-profile departures at the conglom as it continues to cut costs and downsize following the April acquisition of Warner Bros. by Discovery. Melton’s and King’s exits come just days after Warner Bros. TV Group’s animation division was hit hard by cuts — including the merger of development and main production teams for Warner Bros. Animation and Cartoon Network Studios. Both shingles remain, but with a smaller, merged headcount.  

Tricia Melton, Chief Marketing Officer of Warner Bros. Discovery Global Kids, Young Adults and Classics, and company veteran Jill King, SVP, Marketing and Partnerships, Cartoon Network and Adult Swim, will be leaving at the end of the year; the latest senior executives to depart Warner Bros. Discovery following the completion of the Discovery-WarnerMedia merger. News of the duo’s exit comes during a week that brought upon a new round of layoffs across WBD.

Brendan Fraser first took on the role of Rick O'Connell in back in 1999, and while he went on to star in two other films in the action-adventure franchise, he hasn't reprised the beloved character since 2008’s . Now, nearly 15 years later, the 53-year-old actor is opening up about whether he'd ever revisit the role again.«I don’t know how it would work,” Fraser tells in an interview published Wednesday. “But I’d be open to it if someone came up with the right conceit.”When the franchise was rebooted in 2017, it was Tom Cruise who took on the challenge of playing the lead in the film.

Brendan Fraser first took on the role of Rick O'Connell in The Mummy back in 1999, and while he went to star in two other films in the action-adventure franchise, he hasn't reprised the beloved character since 2008’s “The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor." Now, nearly 15 years later, the 53-year-old actor is opening up about whether or not he'd revisit the role again.«I don’t know how it would work,” Fraser told in an interview published Wednesday. “But I’d be open to it if someone came up with the right conceit.”When the franchise was rebooted in 2017, it was Tom Cruise who took on the challenge of playing the lead in the new film.

Brendan Fraser wants his “Mummy”.

told Variety. As part of Fraser’s cover story, “Mummy” director Stephen Sommers told the mag the reasons he cast the actor in the first place. “He could throw a punch and take a punch and he had a great sense of humor,” Sommers said.

Brendan Fraser has lamented the 'tragic' decision to shelve the $100m Batgirl film in which he starred.The actor, 53, who is currently an awards season favourite with his role in The Whale, starred alongside lead actress Leslie Grace in the ill-fated project, playing Ted Carson/Firefly.Warner Bros scrapped the film - after it received poor test reviews. It had been slated to be released on HBO Max later this year.  Not to be: Brendan Fraser has lamented the 'tragic' decision to shelve the $100m Batgirl film in which he starredBrendan told Variety: 'It's tragic.

When you think about Brendan Fraser’s greatest film moments, almost all of them will be from some point in the ‘90s. That was just prime Fraser-ness.

Brendan Fraser was one of the biggest action stars of the ’90s and early ’00s, but he later receded from the public eye — leaving fans eagerly awaiting his comeback.