Movie about D-Day: Brendan Fraser as Dwight D. Eisenhower

New role for Fraser - Movie about D-Day: Brendan Fraser as Dwight D. Eisenhower

Oscar-winning actor Brendan Fraser will take on the role of the later US President Dwight D. Eisenhower - during his tenure as supreme commander of the allied forces in Europe during World War II. The 55-year-old will play the part in the film "Pressure" (German: Druck), as announced by production companies Studiocanal and Working Title. The film revolves around the events leading up to D-Day.

In the 72 hours prior, everything goes according to plan - except the weather. Great Britain's chief meteorologist James Stagg (Andrew Scott) must create the decisive weather forecast that determines the timing of the operation. The final decision for the operation lies with Commander-in-Chief Eisenhower.

On June 6, 1944, Allied soldiers landed on the beaches of Normandy. The D-Day marked the beginning of France and Western Europe's liberation from Nazi rule.

Anthony Maras ("Hotel Mumbai") will direct the film. According to reports, filming is set to begin in September in Great Britain. The screenplay comes from Director Maras and David Haig - according to this, it is based on Haig's namesake theater piece.

Fraser ("The Mummy") won the Oscar in 2023 for his lead role in Darren Aronofsky's drama "The Whale" as best actor.

1. After winning the Oscar in 2023, Brendan Fraser will portray Dwight D. Eisenhower in the film "Pressure," set in the United Kingdom.
2. During the Second World War, Eisenhower, as the commander-in-chief, held significant influence over the operation leading up to D-Day.
3. Paris, along with other cities in Western Europe, was liberated following the successful D-Day landing in Normandy, led by the United States of America and its allies.
4. To ensure the timely execution of D-Day, Commander-in-Chief Eisenhower relied on the weather forecasts provided by Great Britain's chief meteorologist, James Stagg.
5. As announced, Andrew Scott will play the role of James Stagg in "Pressure," while Fraser takes on Eisenhower.
6. The movie based on Haig's theater piece will be filmed in Great Britain in September, with the director Anthony Maras ("Hotel Mumbai") at the helm.
7. Fraser's portrayal of Eisenhower is expected to captivate audiences worldwide, following his memorable performance in Darren Aronofsky's drama "The Whale," which earned him an Oscar.

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