Few comebacks have been as thrilling, on any level, as Fraser’s The whale
Were you intimidated when director Darren Aronofsky pitched you the idea for the film?
Yes, it was a risk, sure. And in cinema and in art it’s important to go towards the dangerous, in order to be able to grow and do something interesting.
What was the risk?
This is the story of a man who lived alone, got hurt from overeating, has regrets about the decisions he made in his life. And it all takes place in a two bedroom apartment somewhere in Idaho. Oh, and he weighs about 600 pounds on paper. So… there is a lot to embrace…
Read the full Q&A with Academy Award nominee Brendan Fraser.
Source: EmpireOnline
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