Brendan Fraser recently opened up about a harrowing near-death experience he had while filming the iconic movie “The Mummy.” The actor shared the incident during a recent appearance on “The Kelly Clarkson Show.” Fraser revealed that the incident occurred during a stunt gone wrong involving a hanging scene.
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In the movie “The Mummy,” Fraser’s character finds himself in a perilous situation where he is hanged with a rope. Fraser described the stunt, saying, “I was standing on my toes like this with the rope, and you only got so far to go.” However, during one take, the director, Stephen Sommers, felt that Fraser’s portrayal of choking did not look convincing enough.
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To capture a more realistic scene, the production team decided to film one more take. Fraser recounted the moment, saying, “The camera swooped around, and I went up on my toes, and the guy holding the rope above me, he pulled it up a little higher, and I was stuck on my toes and had nowhere to go but down.” As a result, Fraser found himself in a life-threatening situation.
Fraser continued his description of the incident, stating, “And then the next thing I knew, my elbow was in my ear, the world was sideways, and there was gravel in my teeth.” It was a terrifying moment as he was inadvertently choked during the stunt.
Thankfully, the stunt coordinator on set acted swiftly to ensure Fraser’s safety. After rushing to the scene, he woke Fraser up from the dangerous situation. Upon regaining consciousness, Fraser was met with an unusual congratulatory message from the coordinator, who informed him, “Congratulations, you’re in the club — the same thing happened to Mel Gibson on ‘Braveheart.'”
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Despite the near-death experience, “The Mummy” remains one of Brendan Fraser’s most beloved films. In fact, the actor made headlines in January when he surprised fans by crashing a sold-out theatrical screening of the movie in London. During his unexpected appearance, Fraser expressed his pride in the film’s British roots, acknowledging that the cast and crew had no idea what kind of movie they were making until it was tested in front of British audiences.
Brendan Fraser’s recent career resurgence has been met with acclaim and recognition. He won the Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actor for his performance in “The Whale,” which also earned him his first Academy Award nomination. While Fraser’s journey in Hollywood has seen its ups and downs, his resilience and dedication to his craft continue to be celebrated by fans and the industry alike.
Source: https://dominioncinemas.net
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