Brendan Fraser on “The Whale” and Drawing Inspiration From John Candy| Fly on the Wall
Episode Description
Brendan Fraser talks about his latest film, “The Whale,” and sheds light on what it was like to play the role of Charlie, a morbidly obese man. He tells Dana and David about the extensive prosthetics he wore and how John Candy’s character in “Planes, Trains & Automobiles” influenced his performance.
On Cadence13’s Fly on the Wall, Saturday Night Live stars Dana Carvey and David Spade take listeners behind the scenes and reminisce about their favorite SNL moments, memories, and sketches with special guests.
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Brief Summary
Actor Derek discusses the emotional journey of portraying a character with obesity and the challenges of makeup design.
Key points
- The Emotional Makeup Test. The first time in character was a laborious yet emotional experience.
- Exploring Obesity in Film. A unique portrayal of obesity that hasn't been seen before.
- Inspiration from Comedy Legends. Drawing inspiration from John Candy and Dom DeLuise for emotional depth.
- The Weight of the Suit. The heavy suit was crucial for authenticity in the character's portrayal.
- A Heroic Moment. A touching scene that evokes deep emotions about love and strength.
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Episode highlights
- The Emotional Makeup TestThe first time in character was a laborious yet emotional experience.“What is happening? That's what I thought.”0:34Jan 18, 2023
- Exploring Obesity in FilmA unique portrayal of obesity that hasn't been seen before.“There's never been a movie that explored people suffer from obesity not in this way.”0:54Jan 18, 2023
- Inspiration from Comedy LegendsDrawing inspiration from John Candy and Dom DeLuise for emotional depth.“I drew inspiration from John Candy in Planes Trains and Automobiles.”1:17Jan 18, 2023
- The Weight of the SuitThe heavy suit was crucial for authenticity in the character's portrayal.“If it didn't work, there was no movie.”2:51Jan 18, 2023
- A Heroic MomentA touching scene that evokes deep emotions about love and strength.“That put me in a puddle of tears.”3:39Jan 18, 2023
