Brendan Fraser coming to Toronto to receive huge award and many say it's about time
In the words of vocalist and flutist Lizzo, "it's about damn time!"
Brendan Fraser is finally being award for his acting skills and dedication in Toronto and his fans are finally rejoicing.
The half-Canadian thespian will receive a prestigious award for his role in Darren Aronofsky's The Whale at the this year's Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
The TIFF Tribute Award will honour Fraser's work as he plays a 600-pound man searching to reconnect with his daughter.
It’s what he deserves. 🧡
— TIFF (@TIFF_NET) August 22, 2022
Announcing the recipient of the #TIFFTribute Award for Performance, presented by @imdbpro: Brendan Fraser. #TIFF22 pic.twitter.com/aioq2b3NQA
You’ll probably recognize the 53-year-old as the heroic lead in The Mummy series from 1999 and 2001. But he's done amazing work in The Scout, George of the Jungle and my all-time favourite Gimme Shelter alongside Vanessa Hudgens.
This is wonderful news. Its about time Brendan gets the recognition and awards he deserves. Such an amazing actor who has had the courage to keep going despite all the crap he's been though
— Sarah Hattrick ⚜ (@torres81) August 22, 2022
If you were a young kid in the early 2000s, Fraser dominated the screen of your favourite movies.
Brendan Fraser is a national treasure. Literally anytime I watch him in anything: pic.twitter.com/Pf45v5kCB1
— Intergalactic Quality Gifs 🤖 (@BabyFarkImgur) August 19, 2022
Fraser is also half-American and according to Wikipedia, is the nephew of George Genereux- a Canadian olympic gold medallist from Saskatoon.
If anybody definitely deserves it is him
— Jamicheal (@Jamiche49212717) August 22, 2022
Social media seems to label this award as the start of Fraser's comeback, after he took a step back (and was seemingly blacklisted) from Hollywood following his public and very brave sharing of being sexually assaulted.
brendan fraser finally being appreciated after being blacklisted and having a declining career bc of it is one of my favorite things to see https://t.co/esxaPrXq3O
— Noah (@EpicAbove) August 22, 2022
Many are saying this TIFF award may be a hint of what's to come, like an Oscar.
Other recipients of the Tribute Award (Joaquin Phoenix, Benedict Cumberbatch and Jessica Chastain) have gone to either win or be nominated for an Oscar.
Great for Brendan Fraser! Been a fan of his for a very long time and always wanted to see him get more recognition.
— I_am_Crow (@crow_am) August 22, 2022
Though it pales in comparison to this TIFF accolode, Fraser was the first American-born person to have a star on Canada's Walk of Fame.
No matter the Oscar outcome, I am (and tons of dedicate fans are) happy to see Fraser finally given his long overdue flowers.
I adore Brendan Fraser! Well deserved, and congratulations!
— Kari W 🌊⚖🗳 (@karico_k) August 22, 2022
The Whale will have its international premier at Venice Film Festival before moving on to the TIFF circuit in early September.
The Mummy
