'I looked different in those days': Brendan Fraser on heroes, The Whale and George of the Jungle

Actor says lead role of Charlie in Darren Aronofsky’s The Whale is ‘most heroic man I have ever played’
'I looked different in those days': Brendan Fraser on heroes, The Whale and George of the Jungle

Brendan Fraser poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film 'The Whale' in Venice. Picture: Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP

The actor Brendan Fraser has said playing the role of a severely obese man has taught him that those with similar bodies are “incredibly” strong people, both mentally and physically.

The Whale, which premieres in competition at the Venice film festival on Sunday, has already generated buzz with speculation that it could be on the road to Oscar success.

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