“Airheads” co-star Brendan Fraser Adam Sandler is variety of “Actors on Actors” Series, but it was Fraser’s follow-up role in “George of the Jungle” that really piqued Sandler’s interest. Fraser headlined his 1997 comedy based on his series of animated “Tarzan” spoofs of the same name.
“There was no wardrobe in the wardrobe,” said Fraser. “George is wearing a loincloth.”
Sandler joked that he was “disappointed” because Fraser was so jacked in “George of the Jungle” and so good looking. You did it right with that character. But you did us wrong. You made us feel bad about ourselves. Were you covered in oil on George? ”
“I’ve been waxed. I’m low on carbs,” said Fraser. “I was driving home after work and stopping for something to eat. One day I needed cash and went to the ATM and my brain malfunctioned and I couldn’t remember my PIN. Hitting things. I didn’t eat that night.”
So Fraser may have looked incredible in “George of the Jungle,” but that muscular body is screwed into his memory. The film grossed over $170 million at the box office worldwide. “George of the Jungle” is his one of Fraser’s signature roles since the 1990s.
Earlier this year, Fraser made a humorous apology Due to traffic congestion, the city of San FranciscoGeorge of the Jungle” It was produced more than 25 years ago.
“When we were doing ‘George of the Jungle,’ George went to rescue a parachutist who got stuck in the jungle. [San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge]said Fraser. “It means Disney suspended mannequins with parachutes from uprights, which stopped traffic on both sides of the bridge.”
Fraser continued, “My trailer was in the parking lot across the street. I remember seeing the Golden Gate Bridge. There’s a dummy paratrooper hanging. I had the TV on, but , “Oprah” was interrupted because there was a helicopter special news report that a parachute was hanging over a bridge. And I go – wait a minute, I’m watching a helicopter and TV – someone didn’t get the permit, someone got in trouble with the mayor’s office. “
See Fraser and Sandler’s Full “Actors on Actors” Conversation in the video below.