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Brendan Fraser Recounts the Great Advice Ian McKellen Gave Him on Acting

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Hollywood icon Brendan Fraser spills the beans on the sage advice he received from acting legend Ian McKellen that helped shape his career.
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  • Brendan Fraser reveals that Ian McKellen once told him, 'You're not an actor - you're a movie star.' This prescient advice helped Fraser embrace his natural charisma and leading-man appeal.
  • According to Fraser, McKellen's guidance taught him to focus less on method acting and more on connecting with audiences on an emotional level. This shift in approach paid off, leading to Fraser's breakout roles in blockbusters like 'The Mummy' franchise.
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