People are often divided over Brendan Fraser and his seemingly abandoned career.

Some say Fraser was wrongfully canceled by Hollywood, and they might have a point. He's been through a lot, including injuries sustained during on-set stunts, but there were other factors at play, too.

But others think Brendan wasn't that great in 'The Mummy' and its sequels, and they explain away his disappearance from Hollywood as pure consequence.

The fans who still root for Fraser aren't 100 percent in his camp, though. In fact, they say there's one actor who can hold up against what they say is an impressive acting repertoire.

Fans Are Passionate About Brendan Fraser's Acting Chops

Fans in online forums often freak out over Brendan Fraser's acting. They commemorate his time on 'The Mummy,' quote lines from the film series, and lament the fact that Brendan was replaced with Tom Cruise in an attempted reboot.

Beyond the fact that they say Brendan deserves more, fans also say that his acting talent was really unsurpassed. Except by one actor.

Some Fans Say That Only One Other Actor Measures Up

In an interesting comparison, fans seem to declare that Brendan Fraser's talent can only be matched by one other actor, and it's a surprising one.

In the forum dedicated to praising Fraser's every move -- both past and present -- fans stand by one tagline that seems to encompass all their feelings about his career: "Brendan, Brendan, he's our man. If he can't do it, Nic Cage can!"

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For whatever reason, fans seem to believe that Brendan Fraser is A. an excellent and underrated actor and that B. Nicolas Cage is in the same class and rank and is the only suitable replacement.

Does Nicolas Cage Really Compare To Brendan Fraser?

The question is, does Nic Cage really fill in the gap that Brendan Fraser left in Hollywood? There are a couple of different explanations here. For one, maybe Brendan Fraser isn't that great, and neither is Nicolas Cage, and folks are saying that they're interchangeable in their mediocrity.

But another potential explanation is that fans say Brendan is supremely underrated, the same way that Nicolas Cage is. While that view is highly debatable -- more people bag on Nic Cage (and his choice of film projects) than praise his acting abilities -- it's a wholesome viewpoint.

Still another explanation might be that fans love Brendan and know there's no replacing him -- so Nic Cage is a second-string actor that they feel is second-best.

Whatever their views, just imagine Nic Cage taking Brendan's place in 'The Mummy,' or voicing Grayson in 'The Nut Job.' Come to think of it, the swap might make for an interesting viewing experience.

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