Brendan Fraser – On Taking Risks, Hollywood, and His New Film “Pressure” | The Daily Show
“We want to be taken somewhere. We want to be shown something new. We want to feel like we’ve learned something.” Academy Award-winning actor Brendan Fraser joins Ronny Chieng to talk about playing General Dwight D. Eisenhower in his new film, “Pressure,” a project that checks every one of those boxes. Fraser shares how indie films have helped him redefine his career, what drew him to this untold World War II story, the future of theaters as technology evolves, what audiences are hungry for right now, and the possibility of another Mummy movie. #DailyShow #BrendanFraser #Pressure #Eisenhower
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@nikinnorway
May 20, 2026 at 6:40 am
Is there a coincidence that two of his 4 most beloved people were raised in Canada?
No.
@69SVK69
May 20, 2026 at 6:40 am
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@teyadyan2381
May 20, 2026 at 6:40 am
Thank you both for being amazing humans…
And Brendan, the authenticity with which you live your life is a beacon to all of us. Keep it up. Thank you.
@godzillamothra5983
May 20, 2026 at 6:40 am
Brendan Fraser is one of my most beloved actors, I'm glad he got his life back.
@YodatheHobbit
May 20, 2026 at 6:40 am
I wonder how buff he's gotten at this point under his jacket in training for The Mummy 4.
@MrSunlander
May 20, 2026 at 6:40 am
Ronnie just named three guys for his next movie… cannot wait! Now, as for history – Ike sure commited acts of anger commanding troops that attacked WWI veterans demonstrating for their deserved bonus early, as many were broke in the early depression and Congress, which had the money, refused them… Ike also sat for years, allowing his party and McCarthy ruin hundreds of lives, destroying the 1st and 5th amendments with lies and distortions (though, some accusations were true, but what a way to do it…)
@kamrongrant
May 20, 2026 at 6:40 am
I don't think I have seen bro been so nervous in an interview in a long while, but it must be a bit like meeting your hero. I am glad he did bring up how Brendan is beloved in a very unique way, similar to Keanu. We need a movie with those two in it. The Mummy meets John Wick, Orrrr wait no, George of the Jungle meets John Wick and somebody ape-naps the Ape again, and this time John Wick is on the case! It writes itself lawl XD
@marianatraductoraargentina
May 20, 2026 at 6:40 am
acting like he was feeling the "pressure", nice move
Love u, Brendan!!!
@anasynodis
May 20, 2026 at 6:40 am
He was my fav as a kid. And Ronnie is the best!
@Ryan_o11_PlatinumSeeker
May 20, 2026 at 6:40 am
Such a cool nice and genuine bloke, so keen for the next Mummy movie, love you Brendan!!
@tuckerbowen4626
May 20, 2026 at 6:40 am
we were robbed of his performance as Firefly in the Batgirl movie
@KaldiaGaurav
May 20, 2026 at 6:40 am
I've had a crush on this guy since Encino Man. ❤
@kfeldinAZ
May 20, 2026 at 6:40 am
I love Brendan!! What a genuine wonderful man!
@SimbaFreeman
May 20, 2026 at 6:40 am
This video is for losers lol…this guy spose to be a real N and yet he says why you mad about a beef you lost 2 years ago…wasn’t it pac that said “I gotta stay strapped and I never lay back …cause I always gotta worry about the payback of some punk that a ruff up way back coming back after all these YEARS…lol if I loss a fight I ain’t never letting that go lol…it’s up for LIFE till I win…Yall claiming he ain’t of the culture but as a N born in raised in Philly …I understand completely that it ain’t never over!!! Yall the real culture vultures if you believe these lames…🤡😂😂😂
@GTA5Player1
May 20, 2026 at 6:40 am
I would've been fine if this was 19 minutes on The Mummy 4
@Julie-o5w5b
May 20, 2026 at 6:40 am
Watch The Quiet American…..one of his best and an honest take on America's meddling in other countries.
@SquishyBlackCat
May 20, 2026 at 6:40 am
Ronny going full fanboy and excitedly tripping on his words was adorable.
@moo-snuckle
May 20, 2026 at 6:40 am
Ill be seeing it
@jesterforhire24
May 20, 2026 at 6:40 am
Love, love, love!!!!! ❤
@LosPollosHermanos1066
May 20, 2026 at 6:40 am
How lovely to see such a decent and talented guy in the guest seat.
Go Brendan!