‘Whalefall’ Director Brian Duffield on Using Josh Brolin’s Heartbeat For the Whale: ‘Make It Feel as Personal as Possible’
Josh Brolin can now add a different kind of role to his resume.
Variety reports: Josh Brolin can now add a different kind of role to his resume.
In addition to starring as Mitt Gardiner, the late father of Austin Abrams’ character Jay, aspects of the actor were also used to create the appearance of the sperm whale that traps Jay inside its body for the majority of the film.
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