Brendan Fraser learns new way to move in Venice obesity drama

By Crispian Balmer VENICE (Reuters) – U.S. actor Brendan Fraser, returning to the big screen as a leading man after a nine-year absence, said on Sunday playing the obese hero of “The Whale” was the biggest challenge of his career. The movie, directed by Darren Aronofsky, is receiving its premiere at the Venice Film Venice, with Fraser already being touted as an Oscar contender for his portrayal of Charlie, a gay, 600-pound (270-kg) man, desperately trying to reconnect with his estranged daughter. The role required Fraser to don prosthetics and makeup that could take up to six hours to apply, l…

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