Brendan did it on his own.
Why are filmmakers including Brendan Fraser in their movies all of a sudden? Did everyone merely recall his existence? Actually, not quite. Brendan has not only been remembered for his talent by the film industry, but he has also purposefully returned to the public mind. As Brendan said, the trauma he experienced made him emotionally withdraw from the spotlight. It is evident that Something changed, though, because he decided to reveal himself to the public once more.