Brendan Fraser to Star in 'The Whale,' Darren Aronofsky's New Movie About a 600-Pound Reclusive Man

Brendan Fraser will be starring in a new movie titled The Whale, which will be directed by Darren Aronofsky.

The movie is based on a play of the same name, written by playwright Samuel D. Hunter. he will also adapt the play for the film.

The Whale takes place on the outskirts of Mormon Country, Idaho and follows “a six-hundred-pound recluse hides away in his apartment and slowly eats himself to death. Desperate to reconnect with his long-estranged daughter, he reaches out to her, only to find a viciously sharp-tongued and wildly unhappy teen.”

Fans on Twitter are so excited about the project and the potential for Brendan to make an award-winning comeback. He’s now a trending topic!

Hunter told Deadline, “Adapting my play into a screenplay has been a real labor of love for me. This story is deeply personal and I’m very thankful it will have the chance to reach a wider audience. I’ve been a fan of Darren’s ever since I saw Requiem for a Dream when I was a college freshman writing my first plays, and I’m so grateful that he’s bringing his singular talent and vision to this film.”

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