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Brendan Fraser was overcome with emotion while accepting the Critics’ Choice Award for Best Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television for his role in The Whale. The actor, who has had quite a successful career in Hollywood, was taken aback by the honor. During his speech, the actor struggled to hold back tears.
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“This movie, The Whale, it’s about love, it’s about redemption. It’s about finding the light in a dark place and I’m so lucky to have worked with an ensemble that is incredible.”
Fraser went on to thank the cast and crew of The Whale, including Sadie Sink, as well as the writers and creators of the series.
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“Darren Aronofsky, I was in the wilderness, and I probably should have left a trail of breadcrumbs, but you’ve found me,” he noted. “And like all the best directors, you merely just showed me where to go to get to where I needed to be.”
He went on to close his speech, saying, “If you, like a guy like Charlie, who I played in this movie, in any way, struggle with obesity, or you just feel like you’re in a dark sea. I want you to know that if you too, can have the strength to just get to your feet and go to the light. Good things will happen.”
The Critics’ Choice Awards, which are presented annually by the Broadcast Film Critics Association, are widely considered to be one of the most prestigious awards in the entertainment industry. Fraser’s win is a testament to his talent and dedication as an actor.
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Fraser plays a man who is dying from a disease and trying to reconnect with his estranged daughter, in the two-part drama which aired on the Sundance Channel.
Fans and critics alike took to social media to congratulate Fraser on his well-deserved win. Many praised the actor for his powerful and emotional performance and expressed their excitement to see what he will do next.
