He reportedly worked with the Obesity Action Coalition to research both the mental and physical elements of the character.
“In my mind, it looked like it belonged in the Tate Modern gallery.
It was that striking to behold.

Brendan Fraser as Charlie in ‘The Whale’.A24
I say this because it’s important to have respect for those who do have that corporal being.
“This is new for me,” the actor joked at Sunday’s gala.
“Normally I’m the guy who hands these things out, and I got really good at it.
The trick is: Left hand, hold; right hand, shake.”
A24 will releaseThe Whalein theaters on Dec. 9.
Watch Fraser discuss the film above.
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