The Whale star Brendan Fraser explained why he waited long before taking dramatic roles. Playing Charlie, a 600lb, reclusive English professor who reunites with his daughter Ellie (Sadie Sink) with only days to live, Fraser received numerous accolades for his performance, including a Critics Choice Awards and Screen Actors Guild Awards win and his first Academy Award nomination. While the film divided critics upon its release, Fraser's performance received almost universal acclaim, with the actor experiencing a massive career resurgence.
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