It’s happening—or at least, it might be. Reports suggest that Brendan Fraser could finally return as Rick O’Connell in a brand-new installment of The Mummy franchise.
And the news doesn’t stop there: Rachel Weisz is also said to be in talks to reprise her role as Evelyn O’Connell. Fans of the original trilogy are buzzing.
According to insider Daniel Richtman, Universal Pictures is actively developing the project, which is rumoured to be set in 1960s Mexico, diving into Aztec mythology. Fraser and Weisz’s characters are reportedly hunting for a mysterious artifact, while Cillian Murphy is expected to play the villain—an Aztec god with the power to resurrect an entire army.
Brendan Fraser excited to suit up again
Brendan Fraser has long expressed his willingness to revisit Rick O’Connell. Speaking candidly in interviews, Fraser said, “Sign me up. Gosh, I don't know any juicy details, but it’s been an open-ended question for some time. I'm not opposed to it.” He added with characteristic humor, “I don't think I've been this famous and unsalaried at the same time in my professional life, so sign me up.”
It’s easy to see why Fraser remains beloved in the role. Director Stephen Sommers, who helmed the 1999 original, once said, “He could throw a punch and take a punch and he had a great sense of humor. You really like the guy. He never comes across as cocky or arrogant.”
A franchise with a storied past
The original Mummy debuted in 1999, directed by Sommers, reimagining Universal’s 1932 monster classic. The film starred Fraser, Weisz, John Hannah, Arnold Vosloo, Jonathan Hyde, and Kevin J. O’Connor. It was a box-office hit and spawned sequels—including The Mummy Returns (2001) and The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008)—and even launched the prequel The Scorpion King, which kickstarted Dwayne Johnson’s acting career.
Universal’s later attempt to reboot the franchise with Tom Cruise in 2017 flopped, losing a reported $60–95 million, and shelved plans for the studio’s shared Universal Monsters universe.
For longtime fans, the prospect of Brendan Fraser returning in The Mummy 4 feels like a long-awaited homecoming. Universal hasn’t officially confirmed the project yet, but if talks go through, the O’Connell family may be embarking on their next great adventure very soon.
FAQs
Q1: Who is returning for The Mummy 4?
Brendan Fraser is set to reprise Rick O’Connell, and Rachel Weisz may return as Evelyn O’Connell.
Q2: What’s the plot of the new Mummy movie?
It’s reportedly set in 1960s Mexico, focusing on Aztec mythology, with the O’Connells hunting a mysterious artifact and facing an Aztec god villain.
Q3: Why is this sequel significant?
It marks a return to the beloved original franchise, years after the failed 2017 reboot, and brings back the actors fans grew up watching.
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