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Brendan Fraser Discusses 'Rental Family' and Streaming Impact

9/7/2025

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Brendan Fraser promotes his film "Rental Family," set to release on Nov. 21.
In a TIFF interview, he discussed how streaming influences project choices.
Fraser sees audience engagement as a challenge, motivating him to select impactful projects.
The film portrays Fraser as a surrogate in Japan, exploring themes of grief and apathy.
He keeps his Oscar for "The Whale" on a shelf, showing signs of wear.

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Story summary

Brendan Fraser promotes his film "Rental Family," set to release on Nov. 21.
In a TIFF interview, he discussed how streaming influences project choices.
Fraser sees audience engagement as a challenge, motivating him to select impactful projects.
The film portrays Fraser as a surrogate in Japan, exploring themes of grief and apathy.
He keeps his Oscar for "The Whale" on a shelf, showing signs of wear.