The Rock reacts to actor who helped "kickstart his career" sobbing during comeback movie premiere
WWE legend Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson may be one of the most successful actors in Hollywood currently, but even he owes his career to someone. After Brendan Fraser broke down during the premiere of his comeback movie, The Rock paid tribute to Fraser for helping him find his footing in the acting industry.
Despite being extremely successful in Hollywood, Brendan Fraser slowly stepped away from the limelight after he was allegedly sexually assaulted by Philip Berk. The latter was then the president of the Hollywood Press Association.
Soon after, he moved away from the cameras due to backlash within the industry when he spoke out against Berk, as well as several injuries. Before that, however, Fraser helped The Rock in his first-ever acting role as the Scorpion King in The Mummy Returns.
Although Fraser has acted in a few film and television roles in recent years, his role as the lead in Darren Aronofsky's The Whale saw him gain attention, and it was dubbed his comeback movie. After the premiere of The Whale, the audience gave the emotional actor a six-minute standing ovation that saw him practically sobbing.
Brendan Fraser is back — and he sobbed during the #Venezia79 six-minute standing ovation for #TheWhale. https://t.co/y4l10ZFWQa
The legendary WWE Superstar retweeted the moment and thanked the star for supporting him in his first-ever movie role, and paid tribute to Fraser.
"Man this makes me so happy to see this beautiful ovation for Brendan. He supported me coming into his Mummy Returns franchise for my first ever role, which kicked off my Hollywood career. Rooting for all your success brother and congrats to my bud Darren Aronofsky. #TheWhale "
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Man this makes me so happy to see this beautiful ovation for Brendan. He supported me coming into his Mummy Returns franchise for my first ever role, which kicked off my Hollywood career. Rooting for all your success brother and congrats to my bud Darren Aronofsky. #TheWhale 👏🏾 twitter.com/raminsetoodeh/…
Fans reacted to the emotional moment by replying to The Rock's tweet
In response to Brahma Bull's tweet, fans shared their thoughts about the emotional moment on Twitter.
They spoke out in favor of Brendan Fraser, talking about how good he was and how he was a part of their childhood.
@TheRock He was a huge part of my childhood and I will always root for him. Plus, he let my favorite wrestler be in his movies too. Can’t wait to see this movie!
@TheRock @DCComics and @hbomax needs to make another season of doom patrol Brendan Fraser is one the best there is https://t.co/NffzzTxuqX
@TheRock I know people didn’t take this movie serious, but this was a cult classic! Brendan Fraser was brilliant in Encino Man…. 🤙🏽
I still use quotes from this movie today! https://t.co/7GAuiKDv07
Others spoke out about what happened to Fraser and wished him a lot of future success.
@TheRock What happened to him, being essentially blackballed by Hollywood, was disgusting. I want him to have all the success in the world.
@TheRock I didnt know how much I missed Brendan until he re-emerged. I dont know where he has been, and the reasons why he left the spot light… but im damn happy now that hes back. Stand up man. Stand up actor. Stand up everything.
@TheRock My HEART!!! 💔❤️💔❤️💔♥️💔♥️ Brendan Fraser is a NATIONAL TREASURE!! SO happy to see him FINALLY get the recognition he RICHLY DESERVES!! 🤗💋
Others pointed out that it was time for a Mummy sequel for Fraser, co-starring The Rock.
@TheRock Someone come up with a Mummy sequel where pre-heel turn Scorpion King has to come back to help the O’Connell-Carnahans defeat an even bigger baddie than Imhotep.
Fans were extremely jubilant at the former WWE Champion's support of his former co-star.
The Rock is also currently rumored to be making a return to wrestling as a potential opponent for Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 39. It remains to be seen whether the momentous occasion will take place next year.
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