Brendan Fraser, 53, cries as he receives a standing ovation for playing a part in a 600-pound man: watch

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Brendan Fraser, 53, looked very grateful to be given his final role in The Whale at the Venice Film Festival over the weekend. end last. The actor, who plays a 600-pound man named Charlie in the upcoming film, became emotional after an early screening of the film received a 6-minute standing ovation from the audience. He sat in his seat as the applause erupted before being encouraged to stand among the other actors in the film.

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Ahead of the screening, Brendan was cheered on as he arrived on the festival's red carpet as he donned a black suit and tie. He posed for photographers with a smile and fans took to social media to express their delight at seeing his appearance. "Brendan Fraser is back and better than ever!" many fans wrote the same on Twitter and Instagram.

Brendan Fraser at the Venice Film Festival, (Anthony Harvey/Shutterstock)