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'The Mummy' is Being Revived With Brendan Fraser Officially Set for Return

'The Mummy' is Being Revived With Brendan Fraser Officially Set for Return

Summary

"The Mummy" film series is set to return with Brendan Fraser and possibly Rachel Weisz reprising their roles. The new film will be directed by the team behind "Ready or Not" and is planned as a sequel, ignoring the events of the third movie.

Key Facts

  • Brendan Fraser will return to star in a new "The Mummy" movie.
  • Rachel Weisz is in talks to return as her character from the series.
  • The new film will be a direct sequel, ignoring the third film's storyline.
  • The directing team, Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, known for "Ready or Not" and recent "Scream" films, will helm the project.
  • The original "The Mummy" (1999) earned $422.5 million, and its sequel topped $435 million globally.
  • Brendan Fraser gained significant fame from the original films.
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