Brendan Fraser Fighting Cute Critters
Filed under: Comedy, Casting, Family Films
I mean this is the nicest way possible, but what the hell has happened to Brendan Fraser? Let's all think back to the year 1998 when I was convinced Fraser was going to get the credit as an actor he so deserved after starring in Gods and Monsters. Then, when he took his spot as Indiana Jones' heir apparent in The Mummy, it seemed like he was slated to be the next big thing. But, here we are 10 years later, and let's just say I'm glad I didn't put any money on my earlier claims. Fraser has been happy to hang in the kiddie flick ghetto, and judging by this latest announcement, he has no plans on leaving any time soon. Variety reports that the man has just signed to star in the family-friendly flick Furry Vengeance for Summit Entertainment (since I will give credit where credit is due, I have to admit I do like the title).Fraser will star as a land developer whose new subdivision encroaches on a band of angry critters out in the wilds of Oregon. Michael Carnes and Josh Gilbert (Mr. Woodcock) wrote the script, and Roger Kumble (College Road Trip) will direct. Considering the director and the writers are famous for slightly raunchier comedies, you have to wonder what inspired them to take a walk on the 'G' side of life.
Fraser will be heading back to drama soon enough, as he has signed to star alongside Harrison Ford in the medical drama, Crowley. Not to mention, there is talk that Fraser will be popping up in G.I. Joe later this summer, too. So while I've got nothing against family films, there is still a big part of me that hopes Fraser decides to pick more projects that require a little less mugging and a lot more acting.
Furry Vengeance will start production this summer.
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1-28-2009 @ 9:21PM
Joe said...
How soon we forget his role in Crash.....
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1-28-2009 @ 10:56PM
Mike said...
In Fraser's defense, there is an article about him in the new Entertainment Weekly which claims those roles that require "more acting" just haven't been offered to him. I'm not the guy's biggest fan nor am I his harshest critic, but you can't blame him for taking what's available to him.
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1-28-2009 @ 11:14PM
The KId said...
Look up the Air I Breathe, Fraser excellent in that.
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1-29-2009 @ 8:51AM
ML said...
Can't say I'm a big fan, but I enjoyed the article about him in EW, very interesting. He seems to be very nice, down-to-earth. It would be nice to see him in the occasional serious role. But it's good that he enjoys family-friendly, fantasy fare because that seems to be the thing that he's now expected to do.
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