Former ‘Doom Patrol’ Actor Brendan Fraser Leaves Fans Guessing as He Makes a Major Statement About Joining DCU
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After months of uncertainty and confusion, the news bosses James Gunn and Peter Safran gave the fans an insight into DC’s future. The franchise will soon be entering a new era under the new bosses’ management. Since the duo is building the franchise from scratch, it brings various storylines and new characters for the actors to play. And recently, a former DC star Brendan Fraser shed some light on whether he will be a part of the new era at DC or not.
Fraser is no stranger to the DC universe. We have all witnessed the Canadian actor previously in the popular DC series Doom Patrol. Doom Patrol was incredibly loved by the masses and portrayed Robotman to perfection. The actor was also a part of the 2022 movie Batgirl. Not long ago, HBO Max announced that both Doom Patrol and Titans will be coming to an end later this year. Now that the actor’s popular role in the DC series will conclude, fans are curious to know whether Fraser will return to the franchise. And recently, the actor cleared the air around the matter. While speaking to Variety, The Mummy star spoke, “Of course, I’m an actor. I want to work.”
Brendan Fraser on if he would join the DCU:
"Of course, I'm an actor. I want to work."
(Variety) pic.twitter.com/qnThoupzgP
— Home of DCU (@homeofdcu) March 3, 2023
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The news took the internet by storm as DC fans flooded twitter with their mixed reactions. A number of DC fans revealed how the actor was already a part of Doom Patrol. Meanwhile, some even pointed out that the actor also starred in the Batgirl film.
Wait. He's was in it already. Doom Patrol.
— Scott Johnson (@scottjohnson) March 3, 2023
Bruh, he’s already RobotMan, just keep them and bring in the Doom Patrol into the DCU pic.twitter.com/mkDNcdkWDg
— Melancholic Dog (@MrMarooned) March 3, 2023
Just make him firefly in another movie
— Irfan🦇 (@IrfanH_1) March 3, 2023
At the same time, a number of DC fans even came up with suggestions on how Fraser could also play another popular character in the DC Universe. Interestingly, fans believe that Fraser would make a perfect fit for Jonathan Kent. While fans had mixed opinions, they were all praises for Journey For The Center Of The Earth actor.
Jonathan Kent 🙏🏾
— IMAGE (@ONBDEE) March 3, 2023
If he doesn’t wanna play a hero or villain he could pull of a great Jonathan Kent. For a villain ld say just do firefly or maybe ever Man-Bat in some way. But if he ever got to play a hero? If they did Infinite Crisis at some point he could play the Earth 2 version of Superman
— Braden (@parkerluck23) March 3, 2023
Brendan as Jonathan Kent would be only interesting thing thus far and migy actually get me interested.
— Skylar Clark Kent (@SmallvilleSky) March 4, 2023
Bravo to this man. He hit the highs and then the lows. Now he's returned from the shadows. Love him.
— Rebecca Troman (@GoOnWithYa) March 4, 2023
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While these rumors make rounds, Fraser is actually out there winning awards.
What film did Brendan Fraser win an award for recently?
We are no strangers to the fact that Fraser is an incredible actor. And very recently, the actor was honored with one of the most prestigious awards. During the 29th Screen Actors Guild Awards, Fraser took home the award for outstanding performance by a male actor in a leading role. The actor won the award for his portrayal as Charlie in The Whale.
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Would you like to see him take up a new challenge at DC? Comment down below.
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