Brendan Fraser’s Startling Performance in ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Sparks Viral ‘Jump Scare’ Meme
Brendan Fraser makes a comeback in "Killers Of The Flower Moon," and it's fair to say that viewers have mixed opinions about his dynamic performance. Some are hailing his work as an immediate "meme," and some are even describing it as a startling "jump scare."
“Killers Of The Flower Moon” marks the most recent cinematic offering from the esteemed director Martin Scorsese. This epic western boasts a star-studded cast featuring the talents of Leonardo DiCaprio, Jesse Plemons, Lily Gladstone, and Robert De Niro. While some were privy to this information beforehand, Brendan Fraser’s unexpected cameo in “Killers Of The Flower Moon” has certainly taken many viewers by surprise. It has sparked lively debates among audiences, who find it to be a peculiar and unforeseen role for the actor.
Whom does Brendan Fraser portray in “Killers of the Flower Moon”?
Brendan takes on the character of W. S. Hamilton, who served as Hale’s (played by De Niro) legal representative and was an actual historical figure. The film is an adaptation of the 2017 non-fiction book of the same title by author David Grann.
At 54 years of age, the American actor makes a brief appearance, spanning a mere three to five minutes, in the final act of the movie.
Earlier this year, Brendan clinched his inaugural Academy Award for Best Actor for his pivotal role in Darren Aronofsky’s dramatic film, “The Whale.” This left audiences eager to witness what he had in store for his latest endeavour…
Shout-out to the guy who “woo”d when Brendan Fraser came on screen at the 6:45pm Lincoln Square IMAX showing of KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON. pic.twitter.com/PtEfDy6Ujh
— Ezra Cubero (@EzraCubero) October 20, 2023
Fans of ‘Killers Of The Flower Moon’ share their thoughts on W. S. Hamilton’s portrayal
Brendan delivers an exceptionally boisterous and theatric portrayal of W.S. Hamilton, commanding attention with his dramatic presence.
A fan took to Twitter to express their admiration, stating, “I adored Brendan Fraser’s role in Killers Of The Flower Moon. It’s like a literal jumpscare! I even choked on my wine in the theatre!”
One witty commentator playfully asserted, “The ace up Killers Of The Flower Moon’s sleeve is Brendan Fraser because the film had all the makings of a modern classic except for one… it lacked a meme. And then BAM.”
However, not all were impressed. A particularly critical viewer on Twitter/X argued, “Brendan Fraser should have been excised from Killers Of The Flower Moon. It would have been the best move for his career instead of actually being in it.”
Likewise, another detractor went to the extent of suggesting that Brendan “ought to be relieved of his Oscar nomination due to that performance.”
“Anticipating the moment someone shares the clip where Brendan Fraser bellows ‘YOU DUMB BOY’,” another tweet eagerly awaited.
In a similar vein, someone boldly claimed, “The person beside me literally choked on their popcorn when Brendan Fraser made an appearance in Killers Of The Flower Moon.”
“Nothing in this world could’ve prepared me for what Brendan Fraser was up to in Killers Of The Flower Moon,” yet another viewer chimed in.
why did brendan fraser come into killers of the flower moon acting like this ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ pic.twitter.com/fQsP4KQr0k
— paul (@paulswhtn) October 20, 2023
Has Brendan Fraser collaborated with Martin Scorsese in the past?
“Killers of the Flower Moon marks Brendan’s initial partnership with Martin, known for directing acclaimed films like The Wolf of Wall Street and Goodfellas.
While the filmmaker has often teamed up with both Leo and Robert throughout his career, this is the first time he’s cast the Canadian actor in one of his productions.
You can catch Killers of the Flower Moon in cinemas now.”
