Brendan Fraser wants to change ‘hearts and minds’ with new film The Whale

Brendan Fraser (Vianney Le Caer/AP/PA)

US actor Brendan Fraser hopes to challenge pre-conceived notions about obesity with his new film The Whale.

The psychological drama stars Fraser, 53, as morbidly obese English teacher Charlie trying to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter, played by Stranger Things’ Sadie Sink.