1 of 4 | Brendan Fraser is confirmed as the honorary starter of next weekend’s Indy 500 race. File Photo by Greg Grudt/UPI | License Photo
Oscar-winning actor and Indianapolis native Brendan Fraser has been booked as the honorary starter for the Indy 500 race on May 24.
Fraser, who won the prestigious prize for his performance in 2022’s The Whale, is best known for his roles in the iconic Mummy movie franchise. He also will be see playing General Dwight D. Eisenhower later this month in the D-Day drama, Pressure.
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“Brendan stars in a movie about one of the most pivotal moments in World War II,” INDYCAR and IMS President J. Douglas Boles said in a statement.
“His presence atop the flag stand is fitting as we honor the service and sacrifice of our military heroes on Memorial Day Weekend and prepare for another iconic edition of the world’s greatest race,” Boles said.
“Brendan was also born in the Circle City, and we’re incredibly excited to give him a warm Hoosier welcome as he returns for ‘The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.'”
