Brendan Fraser fans around the world were delighted to learn on Sunday that the actor received a lengthy standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival for his performance in director Darren Aaronofsky's The Whale. Among those pleased admirers? Dwayne Johnson, who made his debut movie appearance in 2001's Fraser-starring The Mummy Returns.

"Man this makes me so happy to see this beautiful ovation for Brendan," Johnson wrote on Sunday, retweeting footage of Fraser surrounded by the clapping Venice audience. "He supported me coming into his Mummy Returns franchise for my first ever role, which kicked off my Hollywood career. Rooting for all your success brother and congrats to my bud Darren Aronofsky."