This has been quite the whirlwind year for Brendan Fraser. From winning an Oscar for his role in \u201cThe Whale\u201d and sparking what many have coined a \u201cBrendanaissance,\u201d to now finding himself as the target of social media critique for his intentionally heightened portrayal in Martin Scorsese\u2019s crime drama, \u201cKillers of the Flower Moon.\u201d<\/p>\n
Fraser\u2019s performance in the highly anticipated film certainly stands out, and while it may be unconventional, it\u2019s worth noting that he\u2019s taking a page from one of the greatest actors of all time\u2014Marlon Brando. Although the two never shared the screen in a widely released film, they did both lend their voices to the unreleased animated project, \u201cBig Bug Man.\u201d<\/p>\n
This animated venture, conceived by Bob Bendetson, a writer for \u201cThe Simpsons,\u201d follows the journey of Howard Kind, a confectionery company employee voiced by Fraser. Through a fortuitous insect encounter, Kind gains extraordinary abilities, transforming into the eponymous superhero. The concept is akin to a fusion of Spider-Man and Willy Wonka, and it\u2019s an idea that certainly piques interest.<\/p>\n
Securing Marlon Brando for a role in the production was a significant achievement. The legendary actor provided the voice for an elderly character named Mrs. Sour. Although a relatively small part, it marked a memorable day of recording for Brando, conducted in the comfort of his home in June 2004.<\/p>\n
According to Bendetson, as recounted in The Guardian, Brando expressed that voicing Mrs. Sour was \u201cthe most fun I\u2019ve had since playing Julius Caesar.\u201d In a charming dedication to the role, Brando even donned a dress, a blond wig, and applied full makeup to fully inhabit the character. Given some of the colorful anecdotes about Brando\u2019s later-career on-set behavior, it\u2019s heartening to learn about his wholehearted commitment to this animated role.<\/p>\n
Reportedly, Brando\u2019s agent and manager had informed Bendetson that it had always been a dream of Brando\u2019s to portray a woman in an animated film. For reasons known only to Brando, this was a cherished aspiration of his. Bendetson also added that Brando was remarkably humble, emphasizing that he didn\u2019t wish to be treated as an icon, except for the kind gesture of receiving Persian caviar. Such is Hollywood.<\/p>\n
At the time of the recording, Brando relied on oxygen for six hours a day due to his declining health. He passed away in July 2004 at the age of 80, with \u201cBig Bug Man\u201d standing as his final performance. Unfortunately, this hand-drawn film has never seen a wide release, remaining in obscurity and unable to be included in the canon of Brando\u2019s illustrious filmography.<\/p>\n
In light of Fraser\u2019s bold portrayal in \u201cFlower Moon\u201d as a bullish and morally ambiguous attorney, it\u2019s evident that his performance can be viewed as a nod to Brando. While it may diverge from the nuanced work seen elsewhere in the film, Fraser admirably embraces the character\u2019s unscrupulous nature.<\/p>\n
In conclusion, the scrutiny on Fraser should be tempered. When you\u2019re collaborating with one of the preeminent directors of our time, you deliver the performance that aligns with the director\u2019s vision. Regardless of Twitter\u2019s opinions, \u201cKillers of the Flower Moon\u201d undoubtedly deserves a place on any list of the best Brendan Fraser movies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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