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Brendan Fraser - On Taking Risks, Hollywood, and His New Film “Pressure” | The Daily Show

2026-05-20 Comedy
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“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 Subscribe to The Daily Show: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwWhs_6x42TyRM4Wstoq8HA/?sub_confirmation=1 Follow The Daily Show: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDailyShow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedailyshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedailyshow Stream full episodes of The Daily Show on Paramount+: http://www.paramountplus.com/thedailyshow Follow Comedy Central: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ComedyCentral Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ComedyCentral Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comedycentral About The Daily Show: Jon Stewart and The Best F**king News Team host The Daily Show, an Emmy and Peabody Award-winning program analyzing the biggest stories in news, politics, and culture through a sharp, satirical lens. The Daily Show redefined the late night show category on TV and, with an audience of over 51M across social media platforms, has become a launching pad for some of the biggest stars in entertainment. The Daily Show airs weeknights at 11/10c on Comedy Central.

Top Comments (10)

@Fizzpopwow 2026-05-20

I am so happy he fought his way back. He is an amazing actor!

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@jobobafett 2026-05-20

I love his somewhat nervous energy. He’s a BLOCKBUSTER actor. Just goes to show how real and humble he is. Much love Brendan 🫡

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@DivinesChild144 2026-05-20

🥹🥹🥹 IM SO HAPPY TO SEE HIM BACK. HE DESERVES THIS COMEBACK. 🙌🏿💯🙏🏿

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@aaronthepusher 2026-05-20

Loved this man’s acting for almost all of my life! Brendan know that you are loved and you mean so much to all of us!

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@ZimuzorOkezie-k7z 2026-05-20

Brendan Fraser was drawn to the role because it explores an underrepresented side of "Ike." He appreciated the vast empathy Eisenhower had for his troops, portraying a deeply human leader who saw his own son in the young soldiers facing one of the most perilous seaborne invasions in military history.

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@MikeTrieu 2026-05-20

I just watched Rental Family. This man is a treasure.

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@DisconnectHack 2026-05-20

What an inspirational life story, can't wait to see him in The Mummy again!

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@itsJustVegas 2026-05-20

Brendan is so underrated. So humble and kind.

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@Rev.AlexanderGilchristIII 2026-05-20

Way to make him calm down & relax. After 5 mins, B was himself again. Way to handle a guest R! And hats off to BF, we still luv u bro, Always!

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@ruviwilhelmy4294 2026-05-20

I cannot believe he was once criticised for being a down to earth person, we need more of these people and especially men, who are sensitive and thoughtfull.

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