Brendan Fraser on The Whale, Being Favored to Win an Oscar & Airheads Stunts with Adam Sandler

Brendan talks about his new movie The Whale, the six minute standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival being very overwhelming, getting a lot of enjoyment from meeting fans, working with Adam Sandler on Airheads in the 90s and doing their own stunts, discovering he wanted to be an actor as a kid, playing a baseball player in The Scout and getting screamed at by George Steinbrenner, all of the amazing prosthetics in The Whale, being favored to win the Oscar for Best Actor, and being there for the opening the Mummy ride at Universal Studios.
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[@DannyCosmos]

the comeback we all wanted.. I hope he wins the oscar .

[@emilyl1804]

Agree!!

[@shadysorkin9214]

His performance in the movie is amazing. I hope he gets it.

[@Shasha-yg1mm]

Definitely deserves it.

[@miguelmarino5017]

Same here he is one of my favorite Actors i do hope he can make a other Mummy film with the old Cast be awesome to see that happen , also i want to check out his new film

[@ochayethenoo]

@☁POPULATION-_-420🌿 No, he wore a fatsuit for the role.

[@Nacting]

He’s looking better with each appearance. The hair. The weight. The confidence. This is a serious comeback story. All the love man.

[@Joe-vz1ck]

he looks amazing!! so happy for him

[@YoungBlaze]

@Fun Times so, you wanted to mention his hair because?

[@ChristianKrogh-Denmark]

@@YoungBlaze I guess he mentioned it, because the one that made this post specifically mentioned the HAIR, as being a part of his “better looking” appearance. So in that light.

[@StealthyZombie]

@@YoungBlaze Jeez you’re not the brightest are you.

[@zacatk16]

@@funtimes315 Unless he got a follicle transplant, its about $5000 so he could probably afford it

[@nicolasperidakis3335]

I’ve never been so happy to see an actor make a comeback . A genuinely wonderful person

[@jamielesher5359]

Same! He is so genuine and humble. I will always have a special place in my heart for Brendan Fraser. I grew up with him! We all grow older and it’s like the older he gets I grow with him. ❤

[@AightYooo]

U wot m8? He made a comeback in 2020 lol.

[@hodgsonnn]

He never left , we never forgot about him

[@nicolasperidakis3335]

@@AightYooo was he in a movie before the whale ?

[@kayelle8005]

Same

[@miarobv]

“I love meeting the people that put me where I am”. love this quote. Such a sweet, humble, grateful man

[@brendanfraser1096]

much love and appreciation great fans for the support all the years,you are the best.

[@brendanfraser1096]

❤️

[@ifyouonlyknew811]

Maria Vanglider Does that include the little green men and the men in the white coats?

[@susanneary4165]

@@ifyouonlyknew811 I'd be interested to know as to know what you mean by that?

[@ifyouonlyknew811]

@@susanneary4165 Brendan's fans are the most naive, unworldly, childlike people I have ever cone across. I'd love to know the age range and education level of all of you. You have no grasp of sarcasm, innuendo, or alluding to anything. It all just goes over your heads. You truly don't know what I meant by little green men (aliens) and men in white coats (insane asylum employees)? Really? Those hospitals Brendan was in and out of for 7 years were mental hospitals! Why can't anyone tell just by looking at him?

[@ReddersTV]

He's so wholesome, man, just a genuine, lovely guy. He needs to be protected at all costs. The world needs more Brendan Fraser.

[@nahor88]

Before now I had only ever seen him in George of the Jungle, and the Mummy movies. Always assumed he was a meathead like the Rock, so pleasantly surprised to learn he's such a kind, intelligent soul. Just saw The Whale yesterday and it was heartwrenching. Perfect balance of light/dark humor, and hitting you in the feels.

[@TheAngiepangie424]

I missed seeing Brendan Fraser a lot!! Encino Man is a 90’s gem 💎

[@darklight6013]

He has that genuine, smiling eyes XD, like Private from the penguins of Madagascar; same kind of wholesomeness.

[@filipv2167]

He's such a gentle soul, he gets so uncomfortable when he gets praise, but he deserves every bit of it.

[@zacharywhite211]

He was in the Mummy

[@KH-nt7ej]

Been a fan right from the beginning. Encino Man and School Ties. My favorites as a teenager.

[@tracey5601]

For sure!♥️🎄

[@creepyhero84]

@@KH-nt7ej I still love California Man now!

[@user-sb7iy5nw9b]

That's how he's humble and down-to-earth type of guy.

[@BigHeartMusicOfficial]

The fact that this experienced veteran just casually can state that he is grateful to be standing at an award festival with sadie sink, a child actor, is peak humility and why I really like this guy.

[@varunc9110]

@Scatt so?

[@Nunayabzns]

Absolutely. He is a pure soul full of humility, almost to a fault. That being said, he deserves to shine with all of these accolades, and more!

[@walstib4945]

you nailed it!

[@randomrecipes5007]

Well said, this dude has worked with legends, starred as leading man in massive blockbusters, and is a household name, no one knows Sadie from anything but Stranger Things.. what a man.

[@Heroliesinyou]

@Scatt "Child actor " means her fan base is pretty much teenagers and kids. That's what he meant.

[@batuffolinabianca]

He deserves the Oscar. What an amazing comeback tribute it would be. Everybody is rooting for him to win!

[@brendanfraser1096]

❤️

[@pareshmokani]

I am rooting for him. It would be a shame if he doesn't get it.

[@mmaphilosophy]

Nah I wanna see Tom Hardy win it

[@flaviusofthewest]

HE WON! HE DID IT!

[@batuffolinabianca]

@@brendanfraser1096 I'm SO happy he won!! More than deserved! ❤️❤️❤️

[@l00neyserg51]

Brendan Fraser is a national treasure.

[@thenlightn1]

He's Canadian. That's why he's such a nice guy.

[@BROJANGSTER]

nah, that’s nick cage. still a great guy, both of them even

[@Lord0fPvnder]

He's ours, 🇨🇦 . You can't have him. We bought him fair and square.

[@itsybitsy999]

*International.

[@sheraz1001]

With his size he will be Mount Rushmore of his own.

[@xIIIQueenOfSwordsIIIx]

So glad to see Brendan back. You can tell how humbled he is by it all. He’s genuinely grateful to be where he is.

[@TommyChardonneret]

@Queen Of Swords Thank you immensely for mentioning an outstanding attribute of this brilliant actor, Brendan Fraser, that I forgot to include in my comment. This very talented person has always been so genuinely humble while always giving due credit to his fellow actors, the writers and all the other talent that facilitate, when it does come together, such brilliantly complex and subtley nuanced exceptional performance by this premier actor of a generation! We all, I'm sure, hope that he gets only the best written scripts and finely detailed productions forevermore so that he will be able to continue to achieve such timelessly memorable acting experiences!

[@grrgoyljones8793]

I haven't ugly cried at a movie for a long long time. Brendan ripped my heart out. All the awards are deserved.

[@Belladonna313]

The comeback that was desperately needed. Congrats Brendan. I hope u know just how much u are loved by all of us 90s kids 😊

[@Belladonna313]

@Deep Cut Reactions auto correct. Thanks

[@GabrielSC174]

@@Belladonna313 he doesn’t read here

[@Dalsemien]

Also by us that were born in the late 80's and grew up in the 90's.

[@jermainehaslam5634]

His comeback was inevitable, he's humble and an awesome actor.

[@punk77]

I'm glad everyone knows what this guy means to all of us He was our childhood part of those "good old days"

[@melmot16]

He made the leap from comedy to serious action in The Mummy. He always played characters who had hearts of gold and didn't take themselves too seriously. The actor himself was regarded pretty much the same way, a genuinely good guy. 90s kids will always have him in our heart.

[@AKABoondock19]

He was serious drama before the comedy. the man has done it all professionally.

[@sandrahernandez569]

90s Adult girls toooo

[@LukenatorFTW]

So will 2020s kids if the Brenaissance continues on its current trajectory

[@tonyb1984]

@Darryl Walker how can jew forget School Ties?!?!

[@sandrahernandez569]

@Darryl Walker Loveeee School ties

[@ceno10101]

I really hope he keeps getting good movie roles in these coming years. He performs great and even after all these years, he has 'wonder' and 'awe' about being an actor.

[@MISNM0]

Have been thinking the same thing! He is really someone who would do the most with opportunities and do well with them. Excited for his future!

[@melissa-wilson]

Agreed! So glad to see him back on the big screen.

[@Bendrix27]

Just the way he talked about this character, you could tell it meant so much to him. He really loves and appreciates the art of acting and film. Looking forward to whatever other characters he wants to introduce to us.

[@batmanova6058]

I hope so too. I don't want "The Whale" to be a one-off or a consolation prize.

[@cherylf]

He is such a rare gem in Hollywood. Very sweet, genuine, down to earth and a brilliant actor. He deserves so much recognition and good things. I'm rooting for him all the way.

[@suzannesheridan9535]

What an articulate, humble, diplomatically-spoken, kind person. I am so happy for him. He deserves everything. Excellent actor.

[@lynettenel6353]

sounds like you are describing JDEPP I wonder if they are friends?

[@carlosdanger7907]

He deserves an award for just being WHO HE IS. As a 90's kid I will stand with this guy forever.

[@ShupU12]

“As a 90s kid” ☝️🤓

[@gmorkins6006]

@@ShupU12 I second what he said.

[@carlosdanger7907]

@@ShupU12 ??????

[@user-vw3ru1gn9u]

I wish I could spend my years on Earth cycling through the 90's on repeat, exploring everything it offered.

[@ericb.9128]

This dude was my childhood. The mummy was on repeat.

[@ceeezzzzzzz]

Still on repeat for me. It's always been a comfort movie for me, just takes me back to a time I'll never be able to re-live.

[@ebscoHOSTpub]

My immigrant mother lived for the trilogy. She loves him

[@iamURHO]

Same!

[@Unknown-xt9ue]

That was the movie that made me a fan of him. He was my hs crush for years. Makes me soooo happy he’s finally getting the recognition that he deserves 🥺

[@vivienne74]

Just watched it AGAIN the other week - love him :)

[@wamrainc176]

I have met this man during my visit to Hollywood, I have to say he is the kindest person I have ever met. So authentic and humble..loved his acting ever since my favorite movie School Ties “you should seriously watch it”. Gave me a hug and a photo. God bless him

[@AA-qb7ni]

This man deserves all the recognition he's getting. So happy for him 🙌🏻

[@zacharywhite211]

He was in the Mummy

[@jkbjkb1178]

He was a robot

[@BennyChains88]

Brendan Fraser deserves all the praise 100% for his performance in The Whale, and he deserves it because he EARNED IT. Brendan has worked so hard his entire life, and it's now finally paying off. If anyone deserves an Oscar, because they legitimately EARNED IT, it's Brendan Fraser.

[@tb9489]

TheWhale ❤👍

[@joannemurdock7899]

AUSTIN BUTLER FOR ELVIS 💙🙏

[@chickiluvslucy75]

​@@joannemurdock7899 Have to disagree. Brendan did amazing. I saw both movies.

[@larryreno4545]

one of my all time favorite actors! welcome back!

[@biancanovalli1718]

🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️

[@maureen669]

How can you not adore Brendan Fraser. What a wonderful, gentle, intelligent man. What a comeback, God I pray he wins.

[@lilmilontiktok]

He literally has no competition. They might as well give him the Oscar right now.

[@MortalHuman]

@@lilmilontiktok He won't attend the Oscars. The people who harrassed him are very much still involved.

[@ophelias4172]

@@MortalHuman it really sucks he can’t enjoy his success because the people who preyed on him are still out and about. Honestly, that person (or people) should be treated like Harvey Weinstein. SA hurts survivors to their core and to not get justice just because he’s a man is completely unfair.

[@MortalHuman]

​@@ophelias4172 Men are not valued like women in our culture. Boys are taught from a very young age to suppress their feelings, and the way they feel is not important and that their urges are wrong. The schools treat them like broken girls. Girls are the focus and are taught to express their feelings and are given special programs in schools to progress. Much of the messenging to our boys are to suck it up and provide and that men who can not provide financially are losers. Men's lives are sacrificed in time of war, while women are not eligible for a draft. So even our government value women's lives more. In cases of divorce , our courts are stacked against men and they most often lose their financial wellbeing and their children. Women get custody. Men get visits. Men's homeless shelters do not provide for men with children. Only women's shelters allows a safe space to be homeless with children. So you better not get into trouble as a homeless dad, there is nowhere to go if you want to keep your children. The vast majority of drug overdoses in our country are men and 75% of all suicides are men... You read that right..75%. You can look that statistic up. That is because men's mental health and wellbeing are not the focus of this society and they were tought from a young age to suck it up, push forward, and it is weak let feelings out. Men are supposed to be strong. Men's feelings, and their very lives are not as valuable as women's in our culture regardless of what feminists may yell out. I would label our society a gynocentric patriarchy. Yes it is run by men, but it's focus is our women and their wellbeing. We take care of our women as good men should. Now I'm sure I'll recieve a lot of hate for this post, but you can do your own research and make your own judgments. Some opinions are blurred by social agendas, but this is really the way it is. Men have never had it better, and there is a reason they die younger. Anyway, Brendan's feelings, welbeing and mental health do not matter to the MeToo groups out there and they certainly don't matter to the rest of society. Men are easily sacrificed and are disposable.

[@girlygirl14rulez]

@@lilmilontiktok it’s him or Austin butler

[@evernevermore-ci2so]

So glad he's made a comeback like this, getting praised. He's always been one of my favorite actors.

[@tb9489]

See the Whale, power performances from the entire cast

[@msmbar]

Mine too. My favorite is Blast From The Past.

[@whatthehell4917]

Yes, we think we have to protect him at all costs, my friends. But: This man is strong. Very freaking strong. He went through hell and survived. Creates again. Tells his truth with kindness and courage. He does not need our protection. He needs our standing ovation, done with love, to remind him how many of us he protected with his art.

[@brendanfraser1096]

much love and appreciation great fans for the support all the years,you are the best.

[@brendanfraser1096]

❤️

[@gleekout00]

​@@brendanfraser1096 ❤️

[@chrissylucas237]

you said what my hearts screaming ty :}

[@angelo1962]

I couldn't have said it better. Thank you.

[@magicalmuffin]

Every interview I see of his he seems in a better and better place. I’m so happy he’s getting the love he deserves.

[@titmusspaultpaul5]

He does, and much happier and healthier. Best he's looked in 15 years. What a champ. Love the bloke.

[@BBCBOY919]

What actually happened to him? I am out of the loop

[@Cookieboy70]

@@BBCBOY919 Mostly his wife broke him and made him pay $600k a year in alimony/child support, but he also had issues with his back and needing surgeries, as well as with his career after he alleged sexual support in Hollywood. This affected his mental health tremendously and you can see it in his interviews at the time. It's so nice to see him in much higher spirits.

[@samowar5203]

@@Cookieboy70 Just to clarify, cause you worded it in a weird way - he was sexually assaulted by president of Hollywood Press Association. When he spoke out about it, he got blacklisted by major studios.

[@wwef6lr]

I’m so excited he’s back filming movies again. He deserves all the success in the world. As much as I love Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Brendan was THAT guy who did the adventure movies that made most of our childhoods. I will forever love this man! ❤

[@AnonymousUser27]

@Brendan Fraser are you really brendan fraser..?

[@janelcornejo8597]

@@AnonymousUser27 omg if it is actually him 😍❤️🤩🥳!

[@AnonymousUser27]

@@janelcornejo8597 ikr if its him im subscribing!! Grew up watching his movies!

[@JR-ms2kd]

The Rock got his mojo from being near him as the scorpion king

[@davidimhoff2118]

@StepLo well said. Very well said. He was the adventure man I loved watching myself. I like The Rock but they make him do cocky things. Mark Walhberg too. They are so over confident where is Brendan was down to earth. He even proves that by saying he likes to go to places like comic con to give back to the people who made him where he is today. You don't hear actors say that. Truly a hero in my book.

[@ryancrofts4358]

I hope he wins the Oscar because it would mark one of the best heartstopping comebacks of all time and he really pulled his heart and soul out into the work especially some of the things he has been through in real life it's really great to see him back into the movie industry.

[@jrzygurl]

Colin Farrell deserves an Oscar not Brendan Fraser get real

[@Thatzulugirl05]

💯 I’m rooting hard for him ❤

[@screamr2d2]

This man deserves everything good that's coming for him. I know we all love a comeback story, but this is different. There's a reason he's so universally loved and rooted for. He's humble and he's kind and he has struggled, but he means the world to so many people. I can't wait to see what the universe has in store to reward his patience and perseverance.

[@Conada1002]

The way he shakes Jimmy's hand with content, appreciation and sincerity at the end says everything about this man. Genuine class.

[@mariedew552]

So good to see him back in a big way. He’s been my crush forever. So saddened to hear about the hell he went through but so happy to see him bouncing back up. Wish he wins an Oscar. He is an incredible actor and he so deserves more recognition.

[@ImDiptaBarman]

*I can't be more happier than this for this very man. He really deserves every bit of appreciation and recognition he got. He's a finest and lovely man. I'm very pleased seeing my childhood Mummy hero's back*

[@zacharywhite211]

He was in the Mummy

[@scarlet2690]

Breadan seems like the kindest person ever. I really hope he wins the oscar...he really deserves it!!

[@jasperlevien5968]

The Mummy and Brendan have been my favorite since I was 10. 20 years later its sooo good to see him.

[@britgaddis]

Thank you

[@maverickx1221]

Such a genuinely decent man…he deserves all that’s coming to him.

[@terminator2judgmentday30th4]

Words can not express how much I love Brendan Fraser and The Mummy. ❤

[@Shadywolf09]

He's looking so much better. He's joking and smiling and seems to be having a good time with talking with Jimmy. I'm so pleased by his comfortability in public and the fact that it's very possible he could win an Oscar. I want that so much for him.

[@samanthajerger455]

12:50 This...his expression at hearing he is a favorite to win an Oscar. My heart flutters seeing that glimmer of shock, honor and genuine disbelief. Get it, Brendan, you deserve it and so much more.

[@Heroliesinyou]

We're rooting for him. 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@Musk1111]

George of the jungle, Bedazzled, the Mummy franchise and many more of his movies played a big part of our childhood memories. So, his fans connect deeply with him for all the good memories he gave us and on top of that... a walking snack on screen doing action, comedy and romance. We will always love and protect him. Brendan Fraser is ❤

[@kenyanish3581]

I believe you forgot encino man.

[@ChewbacasThong]

DONT YOU EVER FORGET ENCINO MAN!!! WEASING THE JUICE FOREVER!

[@Musk1111]

@@kenyanish3581 yes! Yes! Encino man, "school ties" 😍, crash, blast from the past, Airheads was 😂. All his movies were so good...that's why I wrote many more.

[@Victoria-sl7ky]

I loved Dudley Do Right as well. Not well known but hilariously corny .

[@LeCarneAsada]

@@Victoria-sl7kyyes! I grew up watching dudley do right. Definitely not his best but still good 😅

[@jovannafigueroa]

I hope Brendan wins the Oscar❣️let's put it out there and make it happen ❣️

[@metalhorrorqueenxx]

What a very wholesome man. He was my childhood and I’m so happy to see him again. He’s so genuine and comes off so real. Especially when he mentions how he is when he meets his fans. ❤

[@brendanfraser1096]

❤️

[@rabbit.of.ill.portent9303]

I love this man. He's humble, sweet and definitely a living national treasure. I hope he knows how beloved he is to all of us and how thrilled we are to see him back ❤️

[@sairentokira4786]

@Brendan Fraser No one's falling for it. You're not the real one. Stop trying to get people's info. 💀

[@mortenjrgensen9138]

@@sairentokira4786 why is people doing this kind of stuff, its so weird, what are they getting out of it?

[@K0m30ng]

This year, Brendan is in a Darren Aronofsky movie, next year he's gonna be in a Martin Scorsese movie. I'm so glad that he pick the right director for his comeback role 🙌🙌

[@naomibee8881]

Is he doing the killers of the flower moon movie?! ❤

[@marmiksaini]

@@naomibee8881 Yes.

[@captainjefferies9047]

Scorsese sucks.

[@batmanova6058]

Yes, Aronofsky tends to give actors their best performances.

[@Orangeflava]

That movie was filmed two years ago. When's it coming out? We don't even have a trailer yet!

[@cathryncampbell8555]

Brendan Fraser has considerable dramatic range. He's best known for "George of the Jungle" and the Mummy trilogy. But watch him in "Gods and Monsters," and you see a more vulnerable character on screen. I'm so glad that Fraser has returned to films after a rough patch. I hope he wins the Oscar in recognition for his body of work.

[@katejones2172]

A rough patch really uuuum think it was more than that love 😭😭😭

[@joeguns17]

@@katejones2172 Relax. We all know what happened. No one's trying to water it down. Everyone commenting doesn't have to be specifically detailed either. Better to speak positively 👍

[@user-ux3vw6mb4k]

School Ties

[@4345ghee]

The Quiet American is one of his best roles. Check it out

[@alm777]

Loved Blast from the Past!

[@debapriyasen9019]

I will forever be indebted to Brendan Fraser for making our childhood awesome. It's lovely to see that he's slowly making a comeback worthy of appreciation and acclaim; he's such a genuine and kind individual. Respect and love!

[@petrmilota6398]

He totally represents what we need right now in this world.. kind, down to earth person who connects people

[@Bojonatanjarpehag]

100% right!

[@ryoku79]

I missed seeing Brendan Fraser. One of my favorite 90s actors. Glad he made a comeback with his new film. Hopefully the Oscars can give him a nod. He deserves it. Very humble and kind man

[@Smokey_Pz]

Never realized how much of a fan I was until seeing him back in the spotlight, truly amazing to see him again 😊🥹

[@Star_coffeegirl]

Always loved Brendan Fraser , so happy to see him enjoying life and back to making movies again. He deserves so much the world has to offer ❤️

[@cindiloowhoo1166]

Have loved him since Encino Man!!!

[@TihetrisWeathersby]

I grew up on Brendan's movies, Glad his career is having a resurgence

[@zacharywhite211]

He was in the Mummy

[@jermainehaslam5634]

The Mummy films and George of the Jungle were a big part of my childhood too.

[@Spurioushamster]

It's so good to see Brendan back in the limelight. By all accounts he's just the nicest person.

[@tracey5601]

I know it's so good to see him again. ♥️🎄

[@Spurioushamster]

@@fraserthebigfatfraud858 It would be remarkable if we did!

[@enzsophvids]

I was smiling from the time Brendan walked in until the end of his interview.

[@starcox80]

My mom was so in love with him when I was younger, so he’s held this position forever in my life. It was so sad when he wasn’t in movies. So glad he’s back and wishing him all the best

[@brendanfraser1096]

❤️

[@jaynine454]

You can see the life and excitement in his eyes. It genuinely warms my heart to see he him happy. It’s well deserved. This is so heartwarming to see. ❤

[@critie]

I thought the same thing. He seems super happy and warm. i love this man, always an amazing actor.

[@thomastakesportspodcast]

The comeback all of us 90's kids always wanted ❤️🙌🏻

[@Missjunebugfreak]

As a fellow 90's kid it couldn't happen to a more deserving person. Brendan is wonderful.

[@annmariefrank8803]

we all love a genuine comeback storey. I can here the nervousness in his voice. Humility in a man is very endearing to me.

[@leokorn1629]

I am so happy to see the love he gets for coming back. The standing ovations in Venice was incredible. He was so emotionally touched by it, it was sweet.

[@bandit906]

Brendan is so handsome and he's the sweetest he deserves the best

[@jac9508]

I'm so happy Brendan is back. I watched him growing up with his work Encino Man, The Mummy, George of The Jungle and so many. That man single handedly shape my childhood. I wish nothing but the best from him.

[@jkxkr]

He deserves everything 😭 Such a talent, humble guy and a national treasure 🤍

[@steamy10]

I got the chills every time he said "People are amazing" We love you Brendan

[@saxonde68]

Oh bless his dang heart! I’m so glad to have him back… I grew up with Encino Man, Airheads, and the Mummy, and George of the Jungle. He’s always seemed like such a kind person, and I’m so happy that we have collectively embraced him again!

[@asmazubair2332]

seeing him getting better is bringing tears in my eyes. loved this man from my childhood and yes he deserves all the standing ovations.

[@brendanfraser1096]

❤️

[@brendanfraser1096]

Much love and appreciation great fans for the support all the years, you are the best.

[@Alchemystic6669]

I’m almost 100% certain he’s talking about me when he mentions tattoos, I’m the one who got his permission to have his signature tatted onto me!!!!! I’m literally happy crying rn

[@raewynmeier5024]

He's just so humble!! So eloquent and softly spoken!! I can't wait to see The Whale!! Have loved him in so many of his movies!! One of my favorite movies of all time is "School Ties"!!! He was amazing in that!! ♥️♥️

[@laurie4200]

He’s so humble. Bless this man. He deserves every minute of that standing ovation. He was robbed by so called Hollywood. Hope he wins an Oscar. Beautiful human being

[@dthompson1313]

This is not a comeback Brendan was always there....this is simply him getting the accolades he is truly deserving of. I've had a crush on him since I saw him in the first film I ever saw in a movie theatre "School Ties." I've been a fan ever since and followed his career since then....he deserves it all and still handsome as ever ❤️

[@travet1000]

A come back meaning he's back in making movies again. It had been years. Hopefully he will win an Oscar for his role.

[@cngotham4111]

I'd say doom patrol was his first real comeback. But like you said he's been doing things for some years now.

[@dthompson1313]

@@travet1000 he was in films albeit smaller roles but he was around....taking a leading role then absolutely 💯 its a huge welcome back to the forefront as opposed to come back 😊 And I agree....Oscar him up already 👏🏾👏🏾

[@sburris65]

Yes he is.

[@elle6970]

@dthompson Absolutely agree with you

[@Venom89062]

From the second I saw him in Crash, I knew he had the talent to pull off something amazing like this. What I didn't know was how humble and just all around great he was as a person. He truly deserves all the best.

[@jonsonjavier7465]

He was also really good in Quiet American with Michael Caine and Gods and Monsters with Ian McKellen

[@norskawarrior1919]

I love Brendan's spirit. He's such a good soul. He's sweet, honest and genuine in every way. So very happy to see him and to see how much he hasn't changed even after going through all he did. Kudos to him!!! May he have all the joy and happiness all of his days to come.

[@shutupandeatasmr4498]

Brenden Fraser did outstanding in The Whale! He will get an Oscar Nomination, guaranteed!

[@jckon]

He did! Next step: Oscar WIN! 😁

[@elenialexander7752]

He will win it no doubt

[@djkarthik768]

He actually won❤

[@shutupandeatasmr4498]

@@djkarthik768 Yes! Hosted an Oscar party last night and was thrilled 😁

[@joelundine564]

He just seems like the nicest most genuine guy……absolutely love him

[@honeyglisten]

i love how genuine & kind he is. can't wait for The Whale to come out here

[@tommygal1974]

I’ve long been a fan of Brendan and so glad that he gets a chance once again to show his chops. Brendan, people have always loved you and I want to make sure that you know that! I always hear cheering you on and can’t wait to see the film!

[@gypsyjengypsydogs9320]

I love him so much. I practically grew up with him. I am so thrilled that he is finally being recognized for his talent. ❤

[@brendanfraser1096]

much love and appreciation great fans for the support all the years,you are the best.

[@brendanfraser1096]

❤️

[@shorts37437]

What an actor the whale made me cry never cried to a movie before he deserves an OSCAR

[@classiccinemac9480]

Brendan Fraser comeback? Count me in!! Makes me so happy to see him finally return to acting and cinema! This dude definitely defined my childhood with The Mummy franchise and am glad his comeback is finally here! We love you Brendan! 🙌

[@willmemmott2843]

This man just has my undying love and respect . Such a down to earth ,genuine, nice guy and a very big part of my childhood

[@DrTarrandProfessorFether]

I’ve always loved the work of this man and have missed him on the screen. So glad he won the Oscar!

[@blancavaldivia2826]

My son who is a filmmaker arranged for me to meet him! He is incredible humble and kind I will never forget meeting him.

[@irmaiz133]

How fortunate!!! I am not easily star struck but would love to meet him. I have met many ;)

[@abbysomnia624]

I missed him so much. He was in every single one of my favorite movies growing up and it's so nice to be seeing him again.

[@hawkweb9063]

He is and has always been a genuinely likable human in the glittery nonsense world of Hollywood. Lovely human and still humble! Amazing x

[@sebabrignoni]

I love this man so much! Missed him so much over the years! I'm so happy for this comeback 💯

[@winkieblink7625]

I’m so proud of him. Making the world aware of the trauma he lived through! What a treasure 👏👏👏 We have missed him and his work.

[@shadysorkin9214]

His performance was incredible. Awesome to see him back.

[@magic.self.revival]

Is it just me or does he sound emotional when talking about his character? He sounds like he truly has a deep empathy for his character. He truly is one of the most underrated actors, and I am so excited to watch the Oscars purely for him. His humbleness is heartwarming. ❤

[@chrisbenetti]

He’s probably a little nervous because he hasn’t done talk shows in a while

[@rustyshackleford4254]

It’s such a stunning film to make as your comeback on film

[@shabnasalam2125]

@@chrisbenettiare XD 2a you

[@ButcherPeete]

If you find out about the particulars of what his wife did to him in his divorce I would think he identifies a lot with that character

[@ebscoHOSTpub]

I think he is connected to his movie character AND also his voice, it kinda cracks and has inflections a lot.

[@dorapetaci3182]

The love and the respect that i have for this man (Brendan Fraser) is undescriable.

[@flipnotrab]

Always liked this guy. His life has been a rather interesting one and he managed to keep it mostly to himself. He has absolutely nothing to be ashamed of and I’m kinda proud of him for some reason.

[@hilltopvt]

Couldn't happen to a lovelier, more talented man - we are so lucky to have you back.

[@bap175]

At this point the Oscar would be the icing on the cake but even if he doesn’t win, it’s still a hell of a cake. Love seeing him back

[@Heroliesinyou]

I wish he wins. But the nomination is good as well. 😍😍

[@kaalen24]

Brendan seems like a genuinely humble and authentic person. I wish nothing but the best and can’t wait to see what he does next. An absolute pleasure to watch.

[@hubertwalters6345]

Really amazing to see Brendan back acting, and he's right back on top. I wish him all the best and eternal happiness

[@BetinaTenenbaum]

I grew up watching this guy act. I could quote every single one of his lines from the first two movies of The Mummy Franchise. It SO EMOTIONAL to see this, to see him.

[@brendanfraser1096]

🥰❤️

[@dennishopper2701]

I'm so happy for Brendan! I hope he gets the Oscar. 🏆

[@amydobos5821]

I have always loved Brendan Fraiser!! He has got to be one of the most underrated actors on the planet, and the absolute most humble!! Give him all the awards!!

[@wpflesh6510]

The fact they talk about Airheads at any length is amazing……That movie is an underrated comedy gem

[@emilysalzer1316]

Airheads is hilarious, see it if you haven't.

[@franketa76]

@@emilysalzer1316 15/10 would recommend!!!

[@gtrriffs]

@@emilysalzer1316" Pip gets more body than a body shop"😄

[@crystal25288]

I love his character 🤣

[@gizem8943]

I remember a couple years ago researching him in the internet to see how and what he’s doing. But all I could find was a few small tv series and interviews with him and I remember wishing that he would get the recognition that he deserves. It really fills my heart with joy now seeing him having a comeback ❤❤🥺🥺

[@stakesishigh8443]

I truly hope he wins an Oscar. To go through everything he has and have the highlight of his career be now, when people assumed his career was over. That would be cool

[@babyvamp30]

I’ll cry so much if Brendan wins the Oscar ❤

[@ajpat9620]

It's got to happen. Brendan Fraser deserve that Oscar win.

[@morbidmanmusic]

Save it for something important

[@marianosaldivar3456]

It’s gonna happen, watch

[@kyandelrey3704]

He’s not winning for his terrible overacting

[@shane-irish]

🤡🤡🤡🤡

[@xDustyRose]

Haven’t seen him in any movies in over a decade. Given everything he’s been through I’m glad he’s made a comeback & is finally getting the recognition he deserves

[@mymomsrecipesdeletedbyalzei]

I am from the Philippines and I love his movies in my 20s, 1990's...best time ever!! He makes me smile. I just love him!!!

[@hasithamendis1894]

I'm so glad he's back on the mainstream. Missed this man alot. Brendan Fraser is a global treasure