Fans have been anxious to see Brendan Fraser’s shocking transformation for The Whale on the big screen. And, while we wait for the upcoming film to hit theaters, the first trailer for The Whale has officially been released.
As you can see below, the psychological drama places Brendan Fraser into the role of Charlie. A middle-aged man, he gains 600 pounds after he leaves his wife and daughter for a man who ultimately dies. Now dealing with his guilt, a reason for his binge-eating and current appearance, he attempts to reconnect with his daughter. Sadie Sink plays the aforementioned daughter, named Ellie, and it’s clear that the two have great chemistry on screen together.
Here’s the new official trailer for The Whale:
The upcoming film has already received a number of accolades and even a standing ovation at its premiere. It’s clear that this new film had a lot of effort placed into it and that it’s paying off for everyone involved. With Brendan Fraser considering the film his comeback, it’s no doubt great to see the film find success. Hopefully we’ll continue to see Fraser in such great projects as he furthers his career.
The Whale was directed by Darren Aronofsky with a screenplay that was written by Samuel D. Hunter. The film was also based on Samuel D. Hunter’s play of the same name. In addition to Brendan Fraser, the film also stars Sadie Sink, who will be playing the daughter of Fraser’s titular character Charlie. The film also stars Hong Chau as Liz, Samantha Morton as Mary, Ty Simpkins as Thomas, and Sathya Sridharan.
The film is scheduled to receive a theatrical release in the United States on December 9, 2022. Stay tuned to ScreenGeek for any additional updates regarding The Whale or star Brendan Fraser as we have them. It’s certainly great to see the beloved actor make his theatrical comeback.