Big Bug Man is an unproduced American animated film starring Brendan Fraser and Marlon Brando. The film, to have been produced by Studio-Free Studios, was written by Bob Bendetson, who also wrote episodes for the TV show The Simpsons. It was directed by Bendetson and Peter Shin.
It was originally scheduled for release between 2006 and 2008, but it was never released or distributed due to lack of funds. The film is Brando's last known film work.
Premise
Candy company worker Howard Kind (Brendan Fraser) gains special abilities after being bitten by insects.
Production
The film is hand-drawn. The production of the film cost approximately US$20 million. Marcie Tobias directed Brando's session. According to the director Bob Bendetson, Brando wore a blond wig, a dress, white gloves, and full makeup while recording the voice of Mrs. Sour. Bendetson believes this was part humorous, and part wanting to get into character. Bendetson said "About halfway through he took off the wig because he was getting too hot."