Brendan Fraser will receive the TIFF Tribute Award at the 2022 Toronto Film Festival gala fundraiser, returning in person to the Fairmont Royal York Hotel on Sunday 11 September. The prize was awarded to the works of Fraser. on Darren Aronofsky’s upcoming drama modulemaking its North American premiere in Toronto after its veneration in Venice.
The TIFF Tribute Award recognizing Fraser is one of several acting awards presented at this year’s gala, while the other goes to the cast of Michael Grandage’s romantic drama. my police, for Amazon. Previous TIFF Acting Award winners include Jessica Chastain and Benedict Cumberbatch in 2021; Kate Winslet and Sir Anthony Hopkins in 2020; and Meryl Streep and Joaquin Phoenix in 2019.
module tells the story of Charlie (Fraser), a A lonely and morbidly obese English teacher tries to reconnect with her separated teenage daughter for one last chance at redemption. samuel d Based on the acclaimed Hunter comedy, the A24 film also stars Sadie Sink, Hong Chow, Ty Simpkins and Samantha Morton. Elevation Pictures will be your Canadian distributor.
“Brendan Fraser delivers a performance of incredible depth, power and nuance. moduleTIFF CEO Cameron Bailey said, This former Torontonian was an action star, a movie comic and a romantic lead. We are delighted to welcome him home as an actor of one of the best performances of the year. “
Award-winning actor with a career spanning over 30 years, Fraser is best known for his role as Rick O’Connell. mummy For the trilogy and similar films. Journey to the Center of the Earth, an accident, make you dizzy, George of the Jungle, glory So bad, air heads, school connections Y oak man, Among many others. Notable TV credits include Destiny patrol, Condor, The weather, Pencil case Y rubs. with additions moduleFraser will soon be seen in Max Barbakov’s play siblingsA crime film produced by Legendary Entertainment and directed by Martin Scorsese. moon flower killers for apple
Also on the list of this year’s TIFF Tribute Award winners is Academy Award-winning director Sam Mendes, who will receive the TIFF Ebert Director’s Award. The 47th exhibition of the festival will take place from 8 to 18 September.
Source: Deadline
