After years of speculation, a fourth installment of “The Mummy” franchise is reportedly in active development, with Universal Pictures pursuing a legacy sequel to the films. Sources indicate that original stars Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz are currently in talks to return to their iconic roles as Rick and Evelyn “Evie” O’Connell, potentially reuniting the actors onscreen after more than two decades, since 2001’s “The Mummy Returns.” (Maria Bello took over the role of Evie in the third installment.)
In an exclusive interview with Fraser about his Oscar-contending role in “Rental Family,” he remained coy about any updates.
“Well, you do know that my lips are sealed about answering too many questions about that one, Fraser told us. “I am hopeful that we can be talking about this again soon, because the fans deserve what they want.”
“The Mummy,” released in 1999, grossed over $409 million worldwide, per Box Office Mojo—and helped define the early 2000s blockbuster. Now, with fresh creative leadership behind the camera, the franchise is poised for a new chapter. Here’s everything we know about the exciting project.
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Universal hasn’t released an official plot synopsis yet, but People reports the next adventure could take Rick and Evie deep into Peru—an idea teased at the end of 2008’s “The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor.”
Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett—the filmmaking duo known as Radio Silence—will helm the project. Their credits include 2019’s “Ready or Not” and 2022’s “Scream.”
Deadline reports that Universal is producing the film in collaboration with Sean Daniel Company and Rideback. Both Fraser and Weisz will also serve as executive producers, signaling a deeper level of creative involvement than in previous installments. The outlet also states that Bettinelli-Olpin and Gillett are directing from a script by David Coggeshall (“The Family Plan” films, “The Deliverance”), with longtime franchise producer Sean Daniel joined by William Sherak, James Vanderbilt, and Paul Neinstein of Project X Entertainment.
Fraser and Weisz are the only confirmed cast members at this time. Additional casting hasn’t been announced, though rumors suggest new characters may join the ensemble. No word yet on the return of John Hannah, who played Evie’s brother Jonathan Carnahan, or other legacy cast members.
Casting hasn’t been announced yet at this early stage, but we regularly feature opportunities for action-adventure and horror features.
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Universal has not set a release date as the film is currently in development, with casting and preproduction underway. For now, revisit the original trilogy on streaming platforms and stay tuned to Backstage for updates.
