‘Batgirl’ Leslie Grace reveals axed film’s fights with Brendan Fraser

‘Batgirl’ Leslie Grace reveals axed film’s fights with Brendan Fraser

The filming of “Batgirl” was literally a punch in the gut for its stars — but the superhero flick’s foregone release hurt worse. In a new interview, actress Leslie Grace recalled her time working on the scrapped “Batgirl” film — which Warner Bros. axed last summer — and how she shot many action sequences alongside … Read more

Oscar nominations prove ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ can’t win Best Picture

Oscar nominations prove ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ can’t win Best Picture

Like a jet during takeoff, “Top Gun: Maverick” has been gaining momentum all awards season long, with some pundits saying the popular sequel has a decent shot at winning Best Picture. I’m afraid its Goose is cooked. The 2023 Oscar nominations were announced Tuesday morning and, although “Maverick” managed a Best Picture nod, it appears … Read more

Brendan Fraser delivers emotional acceptance speech during Critics Choice best actor win for ‘The Whale’

Brendan Fraser delivers emotional acceptance speech during Critics Choice best actor win for ‘The Whale’

Brendan Fraser was overcome with emotions as he accepted the best actor trophy for his role in “The Whale” at the Critics Choice Awards Sunday. The 53-year-old actor plays Charlie, a 600-pound gay, reclusive man who feels as though his life is coming to an end. “It was Herman Melville who once wrote that there are only five critics … Read more

5 celebrities who are over the Golden Globes: Tom Cruise, Brendan Fraser, more

5 celebrities who are over the Golden Globes: Tom Cruise, Brendan Fraser, more

The 2023 Golden Globe Awards are filled with dramas — and I’m not talking about “The Fabelmans” and “Tár.”  This time it’s real-life celebs who are causing a stir. After the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (the loony international journalism group that puts on the show) was eviscerated in 2021 when it was revealed it didn’t … Read more

Brendan Fraser open to ‘Mummy’ reboot: I’ve never been ‘this famous and unsalaried at the same time’

Brendan Fraser open to ‘Mummy’ reboot: I’ve never been ‘this famous and unsalaried at the same time’

Brendan Fraser is ready for another hefty paycheck. The actor said he’s very much open to the idea of a reboot of “The Mummy” after he helmed the role of adventurer Rick O’Connell in three of the films from 1999 to 2008. “Gosh, I don’t know any juicy details about it, but it’s kinda been … Read more

Brendan Fraser fears ‘the jig is up’ even with ‘The Whale’ praise, career rebirth

Brendan Fraser fears ‘the jig is up’ even with ‘The Whale’ praise, career rebirth

The Brendan Fraser Renaissance has the actor feeling the love. “I just broke out crying. That solved all the problems,” recalled the “Mummy” star, 54, about the standing ovations he received at the London and Venice film festivals for his recent drama “The Whale,” which has led to a career comeback. The Canadian star got … Read more

James Corden claims he almost starred in ‘The Whale’ before Brendan Fraser

James Corden claims he almost starred in ‘The Whale’ before Brendan Fraser

James Corden has claimed he almost starred in “The Whale” before Brendan Fraser landed his Golden Globe-nominated role. The “Cats” star was originally set to play Charlie in Darren Aronofsky’s film — when it was set to be helmed by another filmmaker. “I was going to play that part, and Tom Ford was going to … Read more

Brendan Fraser reveals we’ve been pronouncing his name all wrong: ‘F–k it’

Brendan Fraser reveals we’ve been pronouncing his name all wrong: ‘F–k it’

By George, we’ve been pronouncing “George of the Jungle” star Brendan Fraser’s name wrong this whole time. In a conversation with Adam Sandler for Variety’s “Actors on Actors” interview series, the 54-year-old Fraser claimed that no one’s ever gotten his name right — even though he’s the talk of the town right now for his … Read more

Darren Aronofsky defends ‘The Whale’ fat suit: Criticism ‘makes no sense’

Darren Aronofsky defends ‘The Whale’ fat suit: Criticism ‘makes no sense’

“The Whale” director Darren Aronofosky has shed critics who say his critically acclaimed film promotes “fatphobia.” At the center of the controversy is a fat suit worn by star Brendan Fraser, 54, who plays a 600-pound English teacher named Charlie as he struggles to repair his relationship with his estranged teenage daughter, portrayed by Sadie … Read more

Golden Globes 2023 nominations: More diverse voters didn’t change a thing

Golden Globes 2023 nominations: More diverse voters didn’t change a thing

The Golden Globe Awards, like it or not, are back.  In 2021, celebs denounced the organization behind the trophies — the kooky Hollywood Foreign Press Association — after it was revealed that the ethically questionable group did not count a single black member among its ranks. NBC decided not to air the broadcast, and the … Read more

Brendan Fraser nabs Golden Globe nomination — despite vowing not to attend

Brendan Fraser nabs Golden Globe nomination — despite vowing not to attend

Brendan Fraser has been nominated for a Golden Globe for his highly lauded role in Darren Aronofsky’s new drama “The Whale” — but you won’t catch the actor at the upcoming Jan. 10 awards show. The 54-year-old has vowed to boycott the ceremony organized by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, claiming that its former president, … Read more

Brendan Fraser starved himself for ‘George of the Jungle’: ‘My brain was misfiring’

Brendan Fraser starved himself for ‘George of the Jungle’: ‘My brain was misfiring’

Actor Brendan Fraser revealed the drastic lengths he went to in a desperate bid to achieve his ideal appearance for his role in “George of the Jungle.” The actor, 54, spoke to Adam Sandler as part of Variety’s “Actors On Actors” series, where he opened up about the effect of starving himself during the filming … Read more

Brendan Fraser reveals if he would transform for another role after ‘The Whale’ praise

Brendan Fraser reveals if he would transform for another role after ‘The Whale’ praise

Brendan Fraser is earning an enormous amount of applause for his role as a 600-pound man in “The Whale.” The 53-year-old actor — who is currently enjoying a career resurgence after some time away from the spotlight — revealed if he would ever go through a bodily transformation for another role. “I think it’s one … Read more

Brendan Fraser: My son helped me connect with my obese character in ‘The Whale’

Brendan Fraser: My son helped me connect with my obese character in ‘The Whale’

Brendan Fraser revealed that his son helped him connect with his morbidly obese character in his newest film, “The Whale.” Fraser plays a 600-pound English teacher named Charlie who struggles to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter, played by “Stranger Things” star Sadie Sink. The actor, 53, reflected on living with his eldest son Griffin, … Read more

Elizabeth Hurley gushes about Brendan Fraser: ‘One of my favorite costars’

Elizabeth Hurley gushes about Brendan Fraser: ‘One of my favorite costars’

Elizabeth Hurley was sure bedazzled by former costar Brendan Fraser. Fraser, 53, and Hurley, 57, starred together in the 2000 romantic comedy “Bedazzled,” and the British actress divulged to People that she still feels a magical bond with the actor. “I would love to work with Brendan again. He was one of my favorite costars,” … Read more

Brendan Fraser refuses to attend the 2023 Golden Globes

Brendan Fraser refuses to attend the 2023 Golden Globes

Brendan Fraser is taking a stand. “The Whale” star, 53, won’t be attending the 2023 Golden Globe Awards next year even if he’s nominated for his role in the highly-praised drama. In an interview with GQ, he noted that he “will not participate” in the awards ceremony run by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA). … Read more

See Brendan Fraser in first trailer for Darren Aronofsky’s ‘The Whale’

See Brendan Fraser in first trailer for Darren Aronofsky’s ‘The Whale’

Finally, fans can see a glimpse of Brendan Fraser’s highly-lauded performance. A24 released the first official trailer for Darren Aronofsky’s “The Whale” on Tuesday after the film received long standing ovations at festivals. Fraser plays a 600-pound English teacher named Charlie who suffers from morbid obesity and is struggling to reconnect with his estranged teenage … Read more

Brendan Fraser: Tom Cruise’s ‘Mummy’ reboot lacked ‘fun’

Brendan Fraser: Tom Cruise’s ‘Mummy’ reboot lacked  ‘fun’

Brendan Fraser is back in the movie business and is “open” to revisiting the role that made him a star. The now 53-year-old actor gained popularity in 1999’s “The Mummy” and its two sequels in 2001 and 2008. Even all these years later, the former “Tarzan” star said he would take a chance on a … Read more

Brendan Fraser is tearful and thoughtful over The Whale’s TIFF award

Brendan Fraser is tearful and thoughtful over The Whale’s TIFF award

Brendan Fraser Photo: Tommaso Boddi (Getty Images) The long-overdue renaissance of Brendan Fraser reached a new high point last night at the Toronto International Film Festival, a homecoming in some ways for the Canadian actor. Fraser received one of TIFF’s highest honors, the Tribute Award for Performance, in recognition of his starring turn in Darren … Read more