The rebirth of Brendan Fraser
After chaining films in the 1990s and 2000s, by Rebel radios TO Journey to the Center of the Earth Passing through The Mummy AND furiousBrendan Fraser has had a very rough few years. When he turns The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperorreleased in 2008, the actor feels that his body is letting go, as he explains to HQ in 2018:
I tried too hard to give my all, it became destructive.
The actor accumulate health problems, multiplies the round trips to the hospital and undergoes several surgeries, including a partial knee replacement. Brendan Fraser was allegedly also the victim of a sexual assault in 2003, during a luncheon of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. The actor then sinks into depression and goes through a complicated professional period, until his return to grace with The whale.
In Darren Aronofsky’s film he lends his features to Charlie, a teacher who suffers from morbid obesity and depression. Secluded in his apartment, he tries to reconnect with his daughter Ellie (Sadie Sink). His performance notably earned Brendan Fraser an honor at the Toronto Festival and awarded with the Academy Award for Best Actor.
Reunion with Dwayne Johnson
A return that obviously touched Dwayne Johnson, who made his film debut alongside him in The mummy returns. After Brendan Fraser’s standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival, the star of Jungle cruise AND black adam She said:
It makes me so happy to see this nice standing ovation for Brendan. He supported me in his frankness The Mummy for my very first role, which launched my career in Hollywood. Wishing you success my brother and congratulations to my friend Darren Aronofsky.
On March 12, 2023, Dwayne Johnson was able to personally congratulating his former partner at the 95th Academy Awards. On Instagram, the former wrestler shared a video of their reunion, accompanied by a touching message:
Very nice time with my long time friend Brendan Fraser and his kids. The very first film of my Hollywood career was The return of the mummy, of which Brendan was the star. At the time, many critics and cynics were betting against me, but Brendan welcomed me with open arms and was a huge help. Years later, Brendan won his Best Actor Oscar for The whale, as I became famous for carrying a banana. Congratulations, my brother.
Source: Cine Serie
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