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Brendan Fraser Talks About Doom Patrol | SYFY WIRE
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[@DormammuDawg]

protect brendan fraser at all costs

[@LasciviousLibra]

This resonates with me on a level even I don't fully comprehend. Brendan Fraser needs to be free to explore all roles, and give the world of art every aspect of himself that he can. His wife destroyed a gentle soul, and this role has given him a depth that no Brando or Olivier can never touch.

[@SuperRobotSol]

Damn right. He is a treasure that needs to be seen. I’m so excited to see more of him now that he’s back in action

[@awsomness223]

Can we make a T-shirt that says that please?

[@mike_adagio4391]

I love that! Always rooting for this wonderful guy

[@TheRealLongname]

Seriously he needs more respect

[@rjeso]

I am loving the Fraser renaissance. I missed him.

[@danielpapikiants6706]

The Brennaissance is here

[@polluteyoursoul]

rjeso I love fraserrrr

[@carolineharboe8104]

Totally agree with you. I’m always cheering for him. Just love him 👍🏻👏🏻🙌🏻‼️

[@davidhodges1153]

Yer, me too.

[@ahoymateeez]

@Daniel Appleton He was great in this show!

[@yoitwasntme]

I loved his giggling at the end, I am definitely going to go watch this! I am glad you are back to enjoying your job and giggling during interviews Brendan

[@kaka3661able]

Make me giggle bella

[@puppetbrody6213]

I LOVE MY KING FRASER!

[@nicoledenel]

Has he done any voice acting? If not, he should! His voice is sooo soothing 😍

[@handofgod9386]

Yes! Brendan is one of my favorites! Love this show. He does an incredible job!

[@whade62000]

Fraser was fantastic casting. If they asked me (before the show) who I thought should play Robotman it'd never have occurred to me, but once you see him play it it's difficult to imagine anybody else, they ARE the same character and ass so much personality that enriches not just this version, but the comic book version as well.

[@koolgool]

I've heard so many interviews with actors talking about their characters, but rarely do they sound as sincere and connected to the material as Brendan Fraser does in this video. I've seen the first few episodes of this show and have really enjoyed it, and I'm glad to see such love is being put into it; I look forward to returning to it soon.

[@kendricktanrio3027]

When i first watched the show, I didn't know anything about Doom Patrol, just watching cause I thought it was connected to Titans. But after the very first episode, I fell in love with the show.

[@interviolet6675]

Brendan actually seems happy and excited to be this character it's so wholesome. More Doom Patrol!

[@csas80]

I've always been a fan of this guy's. He's awesome, and its refreshing to see him in a show again.

[@Menhtrol]

I'm so happy to see him back

[@IsaiahINRI]

I really like his alan tudyk and the guy who plays invisible mans acting the three of them do great jobs, i feel sympathy for characters who cheat on their spouses (and i despise cheaters) and as much as writing is important the actors portrayal is the most important part of feeling for a character and they just radiate their characters personalities so well

[@benwasserman8223]

Honestly I'm just glad Fraiser has a job again after years of AWOL acting

[@tessdurberville711]

Ben Wasserman - You are cordially invited to visit IMDb to see Brendan's complete filmography and www.thechamcham.blogspot.com to see our Brendan Fraser filmography pages.

[@Princeofknowelege]

It's unfortunate that once his looks started to decline he couldn't get the role that other actors his age still can. Tom Cruise, Ben Affleck, Leo DiCaprio are all on the old side now but they have stayed fit and good looking. I want to say the most recent movie I have seen Brendan In was Journey to the center of the Earth.

[@Blasto2x]

@@Princeofknowelege I think he suffered an injury that made it hard for him to keep up on his physical appearance

[@rainstrife]

I want to give Brendan Fraser a big hug

[@Tyler_Brown07]

He has to be the most soft spoken actor on the planet. Don't misunderstand, I do enjoy his roles. I recently rewatched Blast from the Past and it still holds up in my opinion.

[@CastleBlackWatches]

I grew up with Brendan Fraser movies, I’m glad he’s back

[@sunday1409]

He's still so beautiful

[@inakiaraluze4528]

I'm glad to see Brendan working again, despite everything in general... he seems to be fine and that's totaly cool.

[@muttamerican4863]

Missed him so much

[@tegridysatan9555]

Imma say it... Doom Patrol is better than Umbrella Academy.

[@THEONE-kh8iw]

Imma say it... Umbrella Academy is better than Doom Patrol

[@aarondev3218]

Considering Umbrella Academy was inspired by Doom Patrol. Gerard Way worships Grant Morrison lol

[@luging2051]

Aaron Dev and he wrote some doom patrol comics too

[@zuzalila3689]

It is. Thank you.

[@roxtechs]

Imagine Fraser voicing a Droid or creature in Star Wars!

[@stevesambrano5552]

I want him to redo inkheart! My favorite actor ever!

[@ICgay4]

I love him and I wish I could hug him.

[@kuroneko057]

I really enjoyed the show ! It was great all the way :)

[@jamiedandy8311]

I think the entire world missed Brendan Fraser

[@disorder581]

Grant morrison vibe, simply brilliant

[@anishapillai7937]

All the love in the world for this man ❤️

[@kalebphillips9281]

I missed this man so much.

[@cocoagirl76]

I freaking love this show!

[@super_robot_punch]

I’m glad he’s back

[@eszemaszeszed]

So excited for him 💖

[@johnnyathey3824]

Wow. I don't remember the last time I saw an actor display such genuine love and understanding for the character they're portraying in a comic book adaptation.

[@Psychic_Violence]

It's amazing, isn't it? To see actors who care so much about who they are portraying.

[@davidw5993]

him and Evans and Downey

[@bayana5909]

Brendan Fraser is a special and unique actor .I like watching his films interviews.His character analysis is great and profound and he’s super funny and cute .I’ve been a fan since I watched The Mummy 1999 film where he plays Rick O’Connell and I like all other works he has been in .

[@MD-ve9eh]

So true!

[@akwilson1676]

Not Brie Larson obviously.

[@slipperyswoogz]

Glad to see Brendan happy again

[@hardcoreLazors]

So what happened to him after the mummy movies?

[@tessdurberville711]

@@morypal He is not "scarred", unless you meant surgical scars, and time will heal those.

[@logandh2]

KuorivaBanaani He lost every penny he ever made to his ex wife and Hollywood didn’t want to hire him again until now. Now he’s free of his debt to her and he’s getting good roles again, thank god

[@death3678]

And he was sexually assaulted and a family member committed suicide and to top it off his mom died of cancer

[@NadiaGirl1]

Death WTF that’s awful

[@Harri927]

It's really nice to see Fraser in a comic book role.

[@pdahandyman]

Hell, it's nice just seeing Brendan at all!!

[@stueygriffith4671]

George of the Jungle wasn't enough for ya, huh?

[@Harri927]

@@stueygriffith4671 He was iconic as George of the Jungle and Rick O'Connell

[@dominiquepowell3158]

Actually it's great to see him back in the spotlight again!

[@HectorGonzalez-cb7sl]

exactly what I was going to day, really happy to see him back on the screen, such a stand-up guy

[@FeelinKindaGrey]

Brendan Fraser is the entire reason I started watching this show, and it hasn't disappointed yet!

[@caballero1152]

Me too!!! Its such a great show I cant wait for season 2!!

[@MegaAndyGG]

Season 2 is coming?!

[@blackstar_1069]

He won't, strong season, strong show.

[@lking1540]

Same here, I like getting a great show and supporting a great actor, win win.

[@igorrosales1799]

what show? I want to see it too

[@ifonefan1147]

Fraser is such an amazing person, he seems very thoughtful and emotionally mature. I feel bad for what happened to his career but hope to see more of him in movies going forward.

[@2doge]

iFone Fan He was sexually assaulted by a high executive when he was young... That was kind of a tipping point for him, according to an interview I read of him. I’m so happy he was able to get to keep on doing something he loves feeling good while doing it.

[@jenniferandrews6556]

@@2doge I know it makes me sad when people think he was just stopped being casted for his looks or whatever...when it was so much deeper than that...he struggled with that assault so much and Hollywood failed him. I am so happy to see him get back into acting. He is amazing

[@Rony-L]

Great show... Great themes... Great intro song... And having Fraser in anything is just the icing on my toasters strudel.

[@pharaohavalon8566]

Rony Laventure couldn’t have said it better

[@vhscopyofseinfeld]

I can eat a fucking box of those.

[@bludredrobin4900]

Totally agree, and that theme song is definitely the best!

[@caballero1152]

💯

[@adcon00]

I didn't know he was so well-spoken. Also props for Brendan for talking about his partnership with the actor inside the suit for most of shooting.

[@THEONE-kh8iw]

@The Truth Hurts wdym?

[@luging2051]

The Truth Hurts so you were just making a homophobic joke gotcha 😉

[@Lastkoss]

He fits this role so well.

[@chalmers1984]

Quick somebody else like please as it's at 666🤣

[@dudestop1198]

Im glad to see him smiling again. had me worried for a while there.

[@thechamchamofimdb4594]

Dude STOP Brendan's smile comes and goes just like everybody's. People who smile all the time are either drunk or faking it.

[@davidortiz3094]

@@thechamchamofimdb4594 Well technically he was going through a lot at a certain time. Paying absurd amounts of alimony while losing his kids. His mother also passed away. Not getting roles in Hollywood.

[@revalution1965]

He’s the only Hollywood sweetheart in my eyes he used to ironically be my favorite actor because of the mummy movies but the irony wore off and now I just love him for how genuine n normal he is

[@greysky1252]

Brendan Fraiser makes anything he's in worth watching.

[@danieljones6389]

I loved him in the mummy trilogy

[@greysky1252]

@@danieljones6389 I know! He made the perfect 1930's pulpy adventurer guy.

[@Liz-cmc313]

Fraser,not Fraiser🤨

[@bayana5909]

Agree👌🏻

[@KadabraSama]

Why is his voice so soothing,he literally got more likeable as he aged.

[@kousetsuhana]

I was thinking the same thing, like honey or silk, a real delight

[@ryancockrel6947]

He always had great charisma, but I agree

[@jacquelinemarie411]

I could fall asleep listening to him but would be angry because I’d want to hear more of him speaking.

[@JimJonesKoolaid]

Hes always beena super soft spoken guy thrust into charismatic roles. Just check out his late show appearences on like Conan in the early 2000s

[@joshcottrell4853]

I used to watch The Mummy dvd with his commentary because his voice was so soothing! I could listen to him talk forever lol

[@yaboiharry]

i left this video on pause and left my mom runs to me and screams "IS THAT BRENDAN FRASER OMGGGGGGGGGGGGGG"

[@igorrosales1799]

jajajaj your mom is cool then

[@frootijen]

Us moms are still in love with Brenadan! Call me Brendan Fraser. 💖

[@divinegokublack1362]

I feel like he’s very humble to have this role. Am I the only one getting that kind of vibe from him?

[@304NOVA]

Divine Goku Black check his sway in the morning interview, very humble dude

[@Misunao23]

It’s his first major role since he took a break from the industry. Brendan thought he would never get a chance in the industry again and that no one would give him a chance. Then he got this amazing opportunity. Humble is an understatement.

[@AmethystEyes]

ミスナオ and we all are so happy to have him back!

[@ccddle]

in every interview i've watched of him and doom patrol he always gives credit to riley shanahan. that is so cool.

[@ccddle]

@The Truth Hurts ... Ok?

[@astillia6073]

@The Truth Hurts wrong.

[@JosephFlores-yn4yi]

@The Truth your entire existence

[@willhughes5215]

a humble gentleman. quite refreshing. he is a good guy

[@JohnnySplendid]

Doom Patrol is the best superhero show in a LONG time

[@lmrbeerbellyl]

Ever

[@anthonypatton3657]

ever

[@SnarlingKeith]

My top is Legion. That show blows my mind. But next has to be Doom Patrol. Titans was pretty good too imo I know others disagree though.

[@1amjapan]

Ever ever...

[@fletchergonzalez3788]

@@anthonypatton3657 Daredevil

[@knightfallprotocol]

His voice is very relaxing to listen to in real life as in contrast to him being loud and cursing a lot on the show.

[@BigMisterApple]

Brendan Fraser, quite possibly the only reason I've been inclined to watch Doom Patrol. Heck of an actor, heck of a guy, glad he's looking as if he's feeling better/happier. Good on you Fraser, good on you.

[@macmcleod1188]

I love all the characters now-- but yea -- Fraser was the draw.

[@TurdleyCorn]

Cliff swearing is literally my favorite thing ever

[@TheVamxie]

What the fuck!?

[@Lukas-fe8qm]

THE FUCK?!

[@jacquelinemarie411]

Yessss. Agreed.

[@jeremystillwagon3242]

Agree 100%

[@abelchavez2463]

O’CONELL!!! Brendan Fraser is the absolute best.

[@TheTomvanes]

LOOKS TO ME LIKE I'VE GOT ALL THE HORSES......

[@andygarrido58]

@@TheTomvanesLOOKS TO ME LIKE YOU'RE ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE RIVER!

[@jimiyakuza9523]

Brendon Fraser is a cool dude, always been a fan of his, even if some of his projects previously have been more miss than hit. I hope that this is the just the beginning for him. Oh and Doom Patrol is by far the best comic book adaptation I've seen so far, and I cannot wait for season 2

[@Manic_Mitch.official]

YES, brandon fraser is back!

[@Liz-cmc313]

Not how you spell his name 🤨

[@MsWicicala]

I am seriously just in love with him now as I was back in his Mummy days. What a guy!

[@spottyhead]

I really hope there's a season 2. I absolutely loved this first season.

[@Elric509]

@@Vril-ya aww

[@feda9843]

@@Vril-ya No just rumors and speculation.

[@peaceazulay9662]

Season 2 will be on HBO max

[@israsaleh]

@@peaceazulay9662 I wanna watch so bad but I'm definitely not getting hbo max 😅

[@AmethystEyes]

Renewed for season 3

[@joedilellio3627]

I don't watch tv... except for stuff like this. Fraser was the guy who convinced us to check it out. We are *so* glad to see him acting again, especially in something so quality.

[@lemons_s]

Love love love Brendan Fraser. Really nice to see him on screen again. Love Doom Patrol! The show is silly, unique, fun, but most importantly it has heart. The casting is perfect.

[@nataliecameron]

You can see the light coming back to his eyes, the god king is returning

[@blainealexander5091]

Glad to see him back in the like light

[@dominiquepowell3158]

Agree!

[@candice_ecidnac]

It's limelight, not like light.

[@Madatu411]

There's something about Brendon Fraser dropping f bonds every 5 seconds that just puts my heart into a happy place.

[@Steve_V1066]

I am so glad to see Fraser back working. He really makes this show that much better. Incredible to see him explain everything with such a grasp of these characters.

[@tessdurberville711]

Steve - TRUST, CONDOR, TEXAS RISING, THE AFFAIR.

[@warlikebiscuit9113]

I feel like for me the reason Robotman /Cliff Steele works so well is because of how the character is almost a direct reflection of Fraser himself and Also is the redemption of Brendan Fraser himself so this role probably feels personal to him in a sense.

[@vollmond9342]

He truly understands the character, and he clearly likes playing him. Dude's a real treasure

[@shannautterback3675]

He's so thoughtful and invested in this character. You can just hear the love and passion in his voice for acting and the power of storytelling to reach people. He's been phenomenal on Doom Patrol.

[@mikeyvita7781]

@The Last Laugh or he could just... like acting? It isn’t always about the money lol

[@mikeyvita7781]

@The Last Laugh is this what you think about every actor? Just because they don’t get as many roles as they used to doesn’t mean they aren’t ever gonna stop loving to act. He genuinely is a good actor who genuinely loves what he does.

[@christopherhanna5754]

It's so good to see this guy back he was a great actor... I read somewhere that he got real sick and had some njuries and then he got a divorce... But he really is a great actor he's always fun to watch and listen to.

[@jorgeadm9777]

Brendan Fraser it's wonderful yo ser again in a tv show, You a natural hero

[@MarvelJesusLFG]

Brendan Fraser should be in the MCU.

[@davidw5993]

he's so soft spoken here quite a surprise

[@charlesbrown351]

Why can’t all actors be like Brendan Fraser.

[@rolannebouchard356]

I loved him in most of his movies. I'm so happy he's making a come back! # giveBredonmoregigs

[@1amjapan]

Thank you (and everyone) for making this show such a faithful interpretation of the comic. Its wonderful and BF is a huge part of that.

[@milescoburn1845]

I like the show. A lot. But I'm not so sure it's a "faithful interpretation". Back in 1963, when the comic came out, there were no homosexual or Trans storylines. Those are the only problems I have with the show. The "update" of the source material to include those storylines.

[@msluvbug13]

He was so hot now he’s cute. I’d definitely still date him. 8/10

[@msluvbug13]

@The Truth female

[@azizmomtv]

His still good looking love him 😇😇😇

[@MIKlLLA]

Love to see this guy smile again.

[@electriceel3489]

Seeing Brendan smiling and going in depth in the material, just makes me deeply happy. I really need this right now.

[@adolfopena7358]

Why is he the only actor being interviewed for this show?

[@Partykiller0000]

The actress who plays Jane has a lengthy interview somewhere on KZbin. She goes into depth about Jane

[@aleksandrsv.1465]

Best TV series from DC so far! Thanks to Brendan!

[@ashleyscesny481]

I have so much damn respect for Brendan Fraser. After listening to him explain his role in such an elegant way just grants more respect.

[@daryl2300]

YES ,i needed this 😍, i miss him on the big screen, 😊

[@furionmax7824]

Not very many people can give such emotion to a character that literally cannot make any sort of facial expressions. To me that's the hardest thing to do as a Voice Actor and only a handful of dub actors and actresses can pull it off. Brendan has officially made it into the very top of those ranks bc of his performance as Robotman.

[@Killertomato84]

My only gripe with the show is they really go a little overboard with the F bombs. kinda distracts from the dialogue a bit. Other than that i love it.

[@user-ez4fk6tf6v]

I feel like I joined the cult of protect Brendan Fraser.

[@mb-tt9hd]

Love you bro! This is a real human!

[@rustecohle591]

Please bring swamp thing to this show...a crossover or 1 season with him would be awed

[@michaelmcgough5269]

Doom Patrol is great. It is the most humanly emotional show on television.

[@minillaman6717]

Hollywood got Brendan cancelled, we need to get him back straight into the spotlight, we need uncancel culture

[@janetdeloach4712]

Glad Brendan is back. Time passes, we mere humans age differently. He looks better than some 80 actors I've seen pictures. He is still a great actor.

[@marysuarez4198]

Brendan!! Es un gusto ver qué no te rindes, lo lograste!! Admirable persona y actor!!

[@KimsLantern]

Love Brendan. ☺️☺️❤️❤️

[@iAmSantiCruz]

Lets make Fraser an awesome Villain on the next John Wick

[@parodysam]

I could listen to him all day

[@mixstamike]

Let's be real Doom Patrol saved this man's career. Prior to this he was basically black listed from Hollywood for various of reasons and with him being such a talented actor it was a shame. It's obvious he has a passion and talent at acting and bringing characters to life. I remember his roles in the Mummy, Monkey Bone, Encino Man, George of the Jungle and so many more being amazing especially the comedy ones. I'm just happy he finally gets to act and share his talent again. I hope this opens new doors for him to get back into Hollywood movies cause prior to this I think last one he was in was around 2008.

[@Tapsilog87]

I only watch Doom Patrol because of Brendan Fraser. even if he is just a robot love his acting.

[@iansazama9383]

This is without a doubt our favorite show of all time in our house

[@The1Dasse]

He is so beautiful human ❤️

[@mysteryneophyte]

Best show ever! He is the best character ever on The Best show ever! Awesome 👍, great job!

[@dapencilshinobi]

Who would’ve thought that I would love this show

[@eleshaeast1754]

i met him once.... he is such a SWEETHEART!!!! He needs to teach a course in humility to the rest of Hollywood....

[@SkyAnderu]

I hope DC gives to him a biggest role in the DCEU, glad to see him happy again

[@I-speak-U-shut-it]

@BRENDAN FRASER Ah! Yes! And I'm the real Salma Hayek 🥴