Brendan Fraser emotional premiere of The Whale at Venice Film Festival

Brendan Fraser broke into tears at the world premiere of The Whale, where he stars in the title role. The moment came during a highly anticipated Venice Film Festival showing, where a new photo of Darren Aronofsky and Fraser drew six minutes of standing ovation. Fraser was visibly moved, wrapping Lind around Aronofsky in a heartfelt embrace as the applause continued. He even reached for a moment to step away during the credits, yet the crowd’s response kept him planted in the moment. A video of Fraser crying quickly circulated online and drew responses from peers across the film world. Dwayne Johnson, who shared the screen with Fraser in the action film The Mummy Returns, publicly celebrated his friend’s achievement. He recalled Fraser’s early support during The Mummy era and offered his best wishes for Fraser’s continued success and congratulations to Aronofsky. The Whale follows Charlie, a man who has become morbidly obese after the loss of a loved one. To inhabit the character, Fraser endured daily makeup sessions totaling around six hours and wore a specialized suit that could weigh as much as 130 kilograms. This intense preparation underscored the dedication behind Fraser’s transformation for the role. (VG Times)