Darren Aronofsky
Director Darren Aronofsky dives deep on “The Whale,” fatphobia, human connection and how he feels about Brendan Fraser and Sadie Sink.
The Envelope · Darren Aronofsky, Yvonne Villarreal, Mark Olsen, Téa Francesca Price, Rachel Cohn, Heba Elorbany, Mitra Kaboli, Mike Heflin, Lauren Raab
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Show Notes
Darren Aronofsky is known for directing dark, provocative, divisive films such as “Requiem for a Dream” and “Black Swan,” but in “The Whale,” he sees hope, “human connection and a belief in the human spirit.”
In this episode of “The Envelope,” Aronofsky reflects on how “The Whale” interacts with obesity and fatphobia, discusses exploring humanity through science, and describes why the “Brenaissance” — star Brendan Fraser’s triumphant return to acting — caught him by surprise.
To read a full transcript of this interview, please visit the episode page at latimes.com.