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Aug 10, 2022 · Brendan Fraser has revealed exactly how he transformed into a 600lbs man called Charlie for his upcoming role in The Whale, which has already sparked Oscars buzz.
Apr 3, 2023 · Brendan Fraser's transformation for The Whale was a mixture of CGI, a prosthetic suit and some actual weight gain from the actor.
Mar 1, 2024 · Brendan Fraser's stunning transformation in The Whale impressed the Academy and led to three Oscar nominations in 2023. The weight gain for Fraser's role in The Whale involved a mix of makeup, prosthetics, and CGI to make him almost unrecognizable.
Jun 21, 2021 · Social media theorized that his weight gain might be connected to his next project, “The Whale,” directed by Darren Aronofsky. The film centers on a severely obese and reclusive teacher who...
Dec 7, 2022 · Brendan Fraser opened up about playing a reclusive English teacher suffering from severe obesity who attempts to reconnect with his estranged daughter.
Feb 3, 2023 · There’s nothing quite like a shocking movie role body transformation to get Tinseltown talking and the nominations rolling in, and Brendan Fraser’s comeback role in The Whale has managed both.
Aug 31, 2022 · Fraser carried anywhere from 50 to 300 extra pounds during filming, per Aronofsky, depending on the scene’s contents; further, Charlie is severely limited in mobility.
Aug 31, 2022 · As reported by Vanity Fair: “Fraser carried anywhere from 50 to 300 extra pounds during filming, per Aronofsky, depending on the scene’s contents; further, Charlie is severely limited...
Sep 4, 2022 · Brendan Fraser, the star of the Venice-premiering movie “The Whale,” says he needed to “learn how to move in a new way” in order to play his character Charlie, who weighs 600 lbs.
Sep 1, 2022 · Brendan Fraser says transforming into a 600-pound man in "The Whale" took a major toll on him. Fraser, 53, plays Charlie, a reclusive English teacher nearing the end of his life.
