Brendan Fraser delivers moving performance in comeback movie ‘The Whale’

Mother! ), helms what critics have touted as Fraser’s “triumphant comeback”.

The actor, who’s known for his leading man roles in films like Bedazzled George of the Jungle , and the megablockbuster franchise The Mummy , took over a decade of break before returning to the big screen.

Fraser’s portrayal of a reclusive English teacher who attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter has since earned him nominations in the Golden Globe Awards, Screen Actors Guild Awards to name a few, and the top bet to win the Academy