The secret behind Brendan Frasers 'empathy engine' in 'The Whale'

"Charlie needs to be this beacon of hard-won hope, and...that's what Brendan navigates so beautifully."
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Brendan Fraser and the cast of Darren Aronofsky's "The Whale" on what it means to make art honestly and empathetically. Writer Samuel Hunter recounts what about Brendan Fraser's performance separates him from others who have played the role of Charlie. "The Whale" will be released in theaters on 12/21.

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