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Dwayne Johnson Supports Brendan Fraser Oscar Win For The Whale

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Dwayne Johnson wants Brendan Fraser to win the Oscar for Best Actor for his performance in TheWhale Working on The Mummy Returns bonded the actors SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY Johnson has also enjoyed the limelight lately, most recently for his starring role in DC's latest film Black Adam. While both men have done their time as action stars, Johnson is still firmly in that genre of blockbusters while Fraser has moved into dramas and smaller-scale projects over the last few years. The two did co-star in The Mummy Returns, with Fraser reprising his role as Rick O'Connell and Johnson playing the Scorpion King. The latter took to Twitter in September to celebrate Fraser's success, offering a sweet message of support to his former co-star. Read more:
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Dwayne Johnson believes Brendan Fraser should win Best Actor for The Whale.Warning: This article includes MAJOR spoilers from Black Adam.08:28 From The Scorpion King to the Tooth Fairy, Dwayne Johnson has played countless characters in Hollywood — except a superhero.Al, you were there [training] a long time. Fraser has made his comeback as a leading man in the Darren Aronofsky-directed film as Charlie, a reclusive English teacher struggling to reconnect with his estranged daughter (Sadie Sink). Fraser rose to fame in the early 2000s with various quirky comedies such as George of the Jungle, and as the face of the action-adventure Mummy franchise. After more than a decade of being attached as Black Adam for Warner Bros. Though the actor became an acclaimed Hollywood star on the rise due to his charisma and excellent timing, his career took a back seat to several unfortunate personal issues and the actor appeared less frequently on-screen, particularly in leading roles. It was different with Black Adam. The Whale has already earned a few standing ovations at festival screenings and Fraser has been applauded for his performance, showing a triumphant return to the spotlight. While Johnson was initially slated to appear in the Shazam! movie, the Hollywood megastar convinced the studio to let the two DC icons have their own solo films and unite for a showdown in a future story. SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY Johnson has also enjoyed the limelight lately, most recently for his starring role in DC's latest film Black Adam. I remember when Noah got there, we were in the gym. While both men have done their time as action stars, Johnson is still firmly in that genre of blockbusters while Fraser has moved into dramas and smaller-scale projects over the last few years. For years, Johnson has continued to tease and uphold his promise that Black Adam's live-action debut will forever change the hierarchy of power in the DC Universe, including going after the Justice League. I wanna be him,'" Johnson said. The two did co-star in The Mummy Returns, with Fraser reprising his role as Rick O'Connell and Johnson playing the Scorpion King. The latter took to Twitter in September to celebrate Fraser's success, offering a sweet message of support to his former co-star. RELATED: Black Adam Ending Explained (In Detail) Even though the Black Adam post-credits scene had leaked online early, the re-emerging of Cavill's Superman has already built up massive hype and excitement for the future of the DCEU. Related: Dwayne Johnson's Director Trend Is Becoming A Major Problem In a conversation with MTV News, Johnson showed support once again for Fraser's resurgence in the industry. So, I started to feel like Black Adam was being pushed to the back burner," he said. The Black Adam star stated that he is rooting for Fraser to take home the Best Actor Academy Award when the time comes for the annual ceremony. Johnson confirms that he did indeed go straight to the Warner Bros. The first person I met before we started shooting was Aldis. Johnson also spoke about the heartwarming reason for his unwavering support for his former co-star, explaining that the actor, as the star of The Mummy Returns, supported Johnson's casting in the sequel, which subsequently opened more doors for Johnson in the industry. Check out what the actor had to say below: "I want him to go all the way, man. We're buddies. But is there any other superheroes in the DC world that you'd be interested in becoming? And I said, 'No. I wanna see him on that Oscar stage, and hold that sucker up, and deliver, I'm sure, what will be an amazing speech. When they came to me and asked me to be in The Mummy Returns, that was Brendan's movie. She's managed Henry's career over the years. He had to okay it.   Johnson's multi-platform company, Seven Bucks Productions, helped launch the"Black Adam" movie, which is now in theaters. I was like, "Wow, man! Look at you!" HODGE: I had the extra "smedium" tank top on. He had no idea. There is new leadership about to happen in Warner Brothers. We had never met. We had never even spoken on the phone. On our end of Black Adam, we will do everything we can to pay homage and respect to the mythology of Black Adam and build him as being the most powerful and unstoppable force on this planet.   "We can cheer each other on. And the word that I got from our director Stephen Sommers was, 'Brendan loves this idea and is so happy you're in the movie.' I'd just come from WWE. And that's the difference. So, there's this unique tilt that sometimes happens that really bugged him. I had no acting experience except in the WWE. And I know what we have is rare. I had never been on a movie set before ever and, all of a sudden, I'm in the middle of the Sahara Desert making The Mummy Returns. This new era in the DC universe is we listen, man. And I get that kind of nod of acceptance from the star of the movie. It really meant a lot to me. We may not be able to do every single thing that they want, but they're going to know that they're not ignored because they've been ignored for so long.S. So many years later, I never forgot it. I was on this really cool advanced machine that allowed me to lay flat. I see him getting the standing ovation for almost 10 minutes, and he's crying. So in presenting that to Henry, he also. I thought it was beautiful, man.  "There's always something to do on the horizon." Brendan Fraser Is A Serious Contender For Best Actor For The Whale Johnson's moving account of his relationship with Fraser and bid for the actor as an Oscar contender hasn't been the first show up support in what some are calling the 'Fraser Renaissance..' In terms of winning Best Actor, Fraser is a strong contender. The Whale is set to examine dramatic and complex themes such as weight-related health, family conflict, and grief, and based on early reviews, Fraser has deftly handled the nuanced role. And so I'm so happy that it all came together. I love bringing businesses together and I do love creating jobs for people," he said. He looks down at people. In addition, he was already awarded the Best Actor award from the Toronto Film Festival, at which he earned a five-minute standing ovation. As a result of Fraser's loving fan base, inspiring return to the big screen, dedication to having a positive effect with the film, and recent acclaim, there has been plenty of Oscar buzz around the actor. And I'm so happy that there is a new shift in this DC universe. His current competition includes Austin Butler for Elvis, Bill Nighy for Living, Colin Farrell for The Banshees of Inisherin, and Hugh Jackman for The Son, a list which will likely expand as more films are released this season. Regardless of whether Fraser does earn that particular honor, it's touching and inspiring to see Johnson and so many others rally around the actor as The Whale comes up on its December debut." What's Next For Henry Cavill's Superman In The DCEU While Cavill's Superman and Johnson's Black Adam had a brief but pivotal interaction at the end of the film, the bigger question that remains is what is next for Krypton's last son. Source: MTV News Next: Every Dwayne Johnson Movie Franchise That Brendan Fraser Started In Key Release Date . It's not like they CGI'd it.