Big Bug Man

Marlon Brando will always be remembered in a way that very few actors ever will. He is recognized as one of Hollywood's most elusive actors in addition to one of its greatest. His eccentric, annoying, or downright perplexing off-screen behavior, such as doing his own makeup on The Island of Dr. Moreau's set or refusing to wear pants so that he could only be seen from the waist up, hampered several of his later performances.

Brendan Fraser and Marlon Brando co-starred in the 2004 animated feature Big Bug Man, which had a $20 million budget and talent from The Simpsons and Family Guy. Brando's final act was a voice part, but the movie was never released.

Nicholas Dunderbeck was the name of the role that Brando was cast to play. He wanted to play Mrs. Sour, the company's elderly female founder, nonetheless, after reading the script. Brando recorded the voice work in his own house, but to fully embody his persona, he wore a frock, wig, and makeup. It was the most fun Brando had since "Julius Caesar," according to the director, who observed that Brando, who was using oxygen at the time, appeared to be thoroughly enjoying himself.

The film was scheduled for release in 2006, 2007, and even 2008. There is no information on whether the film was even entirely finished, nor has the cause for its delay and subsequent cancellation ever been made known.

Directed by: Bob Bendetson, Peter Shin, Marice Tobias
Written by: Bob Bendetson
Produced by: Stuart Black, Patrick Durham, Jonathan Sachar