Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz Set to Reunite for New Mummy Film
Sources close to Universal Studios have confirmed that Brendan Fraser will once again team up with his The Mummy co-star Rachel Weisz, this time for a new installment in the iconic franchise. The news comes as part of an untitled project directed by horror-comedy specialists Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, also known as Radio Silence.
This development marks a significant reunion for Fraser, who played adventurer Rick O'Connell in the first two films, while Weisz's character, Egyptology researcher Evelyn Carnahan, remains a pivotal part of the series. The duo previously appeared together in 1999's The Mummy and 2001's The Mummy Returns, battling an ancient curse and the revived corpse of Imhotep alongside Arnold Vosloo.
Fraser's return to the franchise is no surprise, following his Oscar-winning performance in The Whale, which has revitalized his career. Meanwhile, Weisz's involvement solidifies her connection to the series, after initially leaving with Maria Bello's character, Evelyn Carnahan, for the 2008 film Tomb of the Dragon Emperor.
The new Mummy film comes at a time when the franchise is regaining traction. A 25th-anniversary rerelease of The Mummy (1999) recently broke into the top 20 films in North America, showcasing its enduring popularity. This resurgence could be attributed to Universal Studios' shift back towards their Monsters franchise.
Radio Silence, composed of Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, have established themselves as experts in blending horror and comedy elements, having previously directed Ready or Not, Abigail, and two Scream installments. Their involvement suggests that this new Mummy film will be a thrilling ride, combining action, adventure, and dark humor.
While details regarding the plot of the upcoming film are scarce, it is clear that Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz's reunion has generated significant excitement among fans and critics alike.
Sources close to Universal Studios have confirmed that Brendan Fraser will once again team up with his The Mummy co-star Rachel Weisz, this time for a new installment in the iconic franchise. The news comes as part of an untitled project directed by horror-comedy specialists Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, also known as Radio Silence.
This development marks a significant reunion for Fraser, who played adventurer Rick O'Connell in the first two films, while Weisz's character, Egyptology researcher Evelyn Carnahan, remains a pivotal part of the series. The duo previously appeared together in 1999's The Mummy and 2001's The Mummy Returns, battling an ancient curse and the revived corpse of Imhotep alongside Arnold Vosloo.
Fraser's return to the franchise is no surprise, following his Oscar-winning performance in The Whale, which has revitalized his career. Meanwhile, Weisz's involvement solidifies her connection to the series, after initially leaving with Maria Bello's character, Evelyn Carnahan, for the 2008 film Tomb of the Dragon Emperor.
The new Mummy film comes at a time when the franchise is regaining traction. A 25th-anniversary rerelease of The Mummy (1999) recently broke into the top 20 films in North America, showcasing its enduring popularity. This resurgence could be attributed to Universal Studios' shift back towards their Monsters franchise.
Radio Silence, composed of Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, have established themselves as experts in blending horror and comedy elements, having previously directed Ready or Not, Abigail, and two Scream installments. Their involvement suggests that this new Mummy film will be a thrilling ride, combining action, adventure, and dark humor.
While details regarding the plot of the upcoming film are scarce, it is clear that Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz's reunion has generated significant excitement among fans and critics alike.
i was just watching the first one with my friends last weekend and we're all like "let's see what happens next" 
Brendan Fraser is literally the best actor ever after his performance in The Whale, he deserves an Oscar lol. And Rachel Weisz is amazing too, she always plays such strong characters. I'm really curious about this new film, I've heard it's gonna be a horror-comedy which sounds so cool! 
Do you think they'll bring back any old characters or will it be a completely new story? 
It's always weird when old franchises get a revamp but I think Radio Silence might just bring something fresh to the table. Their horror-comedy vibe is straight fire 
, and with Brendan and Rachel teaming up again, it's gonna be an epic ride 
. Can't wait to see what kind of chaos they unleash on the big screen! 
. But hey if it brings back the box office magic then bring it on, I guess. At this point it's more about Brendan Fraser's bank account than the actual story or characters... we're living in the age of franchise reboot fever 
. The fact that Radio Silence is directing means it'll have that perfect blend of horror-comedy - we're talkin' ready or not vibes 
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finally, Brendan Fraser gets his due after The Whale 
. Can't wait for this new Mummy flick to smash the box office! 
anyway, 25th-anniversary re-release of the original mummy was a huge deal and i'm stoked this new film is gonna be just as epic 
The Mummy franchise is back on track with Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz teaming up once again! 
and rick o'connell is literally so charming 
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anywayz, radio silence (those 2 dir guys) are def good at makin horror & comedy flicks, so lets just hope this new film be a thrillin' ride 
. And honestly, if it's Radio Silence behind the scenes, I'm kinda sold on this whole project 
. Those guys know how to blend genres and make some seriously entertaining flicks. On the other hand, I mean, what's not to love about revisiting an old franchise? It's like Universal Studios is playing it safe... or maybe that's just code for "we couldn't think of anything better" 
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. A 25th-anniversary rerelease of The Mummy was a great sign, and now this new installment has me super excited for more. Fingers crossed they don't mess it up too much!