Scorsese defends Brendan Fraser’s performance in Killers of the Flower Moon

Despite public and critical acclaim, Flower Moon Assassins (2023), most recent film directed by Martin Scorsesewas the target of some negative comments, such as the performance and participation of Brendan Fraserinterpreter of W. S. Hamilton. Now, the legendary filmmaker has defended the actor.

It is worth remembering how Fraser appears only in the final part of the film with few lines. Hamilton was a lawyer for Ernest Burkhart (Leonardo DiCaprio) It is William Hale (Robert De Niro) in the Osage murder trial in the United States.

According to information from the LADbible, Scorsese opined how Fraser He played his character perfectly. “We thought he would be a great lawyer and I’ve admired his work over the years,” the director said.

“He actually showed up for a few weeks for the movie, especially when it was later filming,” he continued. “We had a lot of fun working together, especially with Leo. Especially in the scene where he says ‘they’re putting a noose around his neck, he’s saving you idiot.'”

Finally, DiCaprio also took the opportunity to talk about the subject: “Really, for us, when we found out that he brought down the whole scene on Leo, it was perfect. AND [ele] he had that girth, he was big at that moment. He’s a wonderful actor and it was great working with him.”