Some critics are saying The Whale could be the movie that will earn Brendan Fraser an Academy Award nomination, but while there has been immense support for the actor from colleagues and fans alike, not everyone is overly thrilled about his casting in the film. Directed by Darren Aronofsky, The Whale is written by Samuel D. Hunter, who previously developed the story as a play in 2012. The film follows Fraser as a 600-pound recluse hoping to reconnect with his daughter (Sadie Sink) after abandoning his family years prior to pursue a new life with his gay lover.
The Whale’s casting has not gone without criticism, but Darren Aronofsky had his reasons for going with Brendan Fraser. Read More