Venice: Darren Aronofsky’s ‘The Whale’ — and Brendan Fraser’s Potential Career Comeback — Gets Rapturous Seven-Minute Ovation

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The much-hyped A24 film had its world premiere on the Lido on Sunday night.

Fraser gave several bows and was holding back tears as he appeared to be shaken and shocked by the reaction. The actor stopped to sign autographs and pose for photos on the stairs, and he also shared a hug and a chat with Steve Buscemi, who was seated a few rows back.sees Fraser as a 600-pound recluse searching for redemption, while friends and family seek to offer him support and also exploit his good nature. Hong Chau and Sadie Sink also star.

Speaking at the film’s press conference earlier in the day, Fraser — a household name in the 1990s and early 2000s for major films including

 

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