Brendan Fraser says wearing ‘extensive prosthetics’ for The Whale showed him ‘strength’ of obese people
The IndependentSign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Brendan Fraser has said that wearing an elaborate prosthetic fat suit for The Whale showed him the “strength” of obese people. The film debuted to mixed reviews, but critics praised Fraser’s performance, with the actor winning for Best Actor at the Critics Choice Awards and being nominated at the Golden Globes and Baftas. Appearing on The Graham Norton Show on Friday, Fraser described his experience of wearing “extensive prosthetic make-up” during filming. And I grew to appreciate that by having played this part.” Fraser in ‘The Whale’ Last month, director Aronofsky defended The Whale from critics who said it was fatphobic.
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