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With his work in comedies likeEncino Manand family-friendly flickGeorge of the Jungle, Brendan Fraser emerged as a breakout star in the late 1990s. However, it was his role as the American adventurer Rick O’Connell in the 1999 filmThe Mummythat introduced him to widespread commercial success. But soon, a series of unfortunate events frightenedThe Quiet Americanstar and forced him to undergo a period of self-reflection.
Having sustained injuries during the shoot of his $1.4 billion franchise sequel, Fraser admitted that the incidents changed his approach to acting.
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Brendan Fraser opens up on the scary times
Despite subsequent sequels,Brendan Fraser’scareer took a downturn afterThe Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor.Injuries sustained during the filming of the franchise altered his approach to his craft while leading him to a period of self-reflection.
While filmingThe Mummyseries, Fraser was serving as his own stuntman. And this took a huge toll on his physical well-being. By the time he began the shoot forThe Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor,theDoom Patrolactor found himself relying on makeshift measures like tape, ice packs, and protective gear to keep going. Unfortunately, the accumulated injuries necessitated surgery, prompting a serious health scare that forced Fraser to ponder on the future of his career.
Discussing how the scary period affected him, Fraser told GQ in a 2022 interview,
“By the time I did the third The Mummy picture in China… I was put together with tape and ice. Screw-cap ice packs and downhill-mountain-biking pads, ’cause they’re small and light, and they can fit under your clothes. I was building an exoskeleton for myself daily.”
He further added,
“I had a few injuries that became another injury. It meant that I needed to start thinking about how to work smart instead of work hard. Around the time I made that movie, it was sort of a fundamental shift in my approach.”
Fortunately, Fraser made a triumphant comeback to the industry, showcasing his talent in recent projects likeNo Sudden MoveandThe Whale.Meanwhile, he has also secured some new and exciting roles.
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Brendan Fraser’s decision to slow down
Had Fraser continued to risk his health with movies likeThe Mummy, there’s no doubt that it could have been detrimental to his health as well as his career. Hence, during his hiatus from acting in the 2000s, Fraser took time to recuperate and decided to slow down.
After coming back to the industry, he was seen in projects like DC’sDoom Patroland the Golden Globe-nominatedThe Whale.His role in the projects encompassed less physical strain, allowing him to showcase his acting skills while prioritizing his health.
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With a journey filled with both triumphs and setbacks, the beloved actor will be next seen in Martin Scorsese’s upcoming film,Killers of the Flower Moon, alongside Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio.
Source:Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Devyani Sharma
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With a portfolio of over 600 articles, Devyani Sharma is a freelance writer working in the Entertainment and Sports niche. With a Master’s Degree in English literature, Devyani places great importance on the power of words and their ability to connect with readers. When not busy watching sci-fi movies, action thrillers and comedies, Devyani indulges in her love for fiction novels and writing about NASCAR races.
