The Mummy 4: Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz Reportedly Returning

Liputan6.com, Jakarta Rumors of the return of iconic stars Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz for the latest sequel to The Mummy franchise are growing.

The two are reportedly in negotiations to reprise their roles as Rick O'Connell and Evelyn O'Connell.

This move marks Universal Pictures' attempt to revive one of their most popular franchises from the early 2000s.

The film, which grossed over $422.5 million, launched a franchise that was one of Universal's biggest and most trusted titles of the early 2000s and made Fraser a leading man and a top star.

The film project is described not as a reboot, but rather a direct sequel that will explicitly ignore the events of the third film, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008).

Rachel Weisz herself is not involved in the third film, with her role as Evelyn replaced by actress Maria Bello.

Behind the scenes, the Radio Silence directing duo of Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett will helm the project, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.

They are known for successful works in the horror genre such as Ready or Not and the reboot of the Scream franchise.

The screenplay has been entrusted to David Coggeshall, the writer behind Orphan: First Kill.

Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz are reuniting for "The Mummy 4."Filmmakers Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, who call themselves Radio Silence, are set to direct the fourth film. Bettinelli-Olpin and Gillett are best known for 2019’s “Ready or Not” and reviving the… pic.twitter.com/8fLU5Sl3DR

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Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz, who had huge success in The Mummy (1999) and The Mummy Returns (2001), were expected to rekindle their chemistry.

The first two films grossed over $400 million worldwide, making them box office phenomena.

Fraser's return was particularly highly anticipated following his recent career resurgence.

The decision to skip the third film, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, was a significant strategic move.

The film received a lukewarm reception from critics and audiences and did not feature Rachel Weisz.

This allowed Universal to begin a new storyline more in line with the expectations of loyal fans.

Universal Pictures had previously attempted to reboot the franchise in 2017 with Tom Cruise, aiming to launch a Dark Universe.

However, the project failed, and the Dark Universe idea was scrapped.

Fraser himself stated that the reboot focused too much on horror and lost the "fun" that was the appeal of the original films.

Directing duo Radio Silence brings a wealth of experience in the horror and thriller genres.

Their works, such as Ready or Not and the Scream films, demonstrate their ability to create a balance of suspense and entertainment.

Screenwriter David Coggeshall, known for Orphan: First Kill and The Deliverance, will be responsible for crafting the story.

The collaboration between a director with a horror background and an experienced screenwriter promises a compelling storyline.

Franchise veteran producer Sean Daniel will return to produce the film.

He will be supported by William Sherak, James Vanderbilt, and Paul Neinstein of Project X Entertainment.

The huge success of the first two films, starring Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz, has created a strong fan base.

The films are known for their unique blend of action, adventure, comedy, and light horror elements.

Rachel Weisz even expressed her surprise in 2023 that The Mummy is still so popular after more than two decades.

Fans have long awaited Brendan Fraser's return to the role of Rick O'Connell.

The actor has also openly expressed his willingness to return if the story is right and maintains the tone of the original films.

High hopes are now pinned on this project to restore the franchise's glory.

By bringing back the original stars and a promising creative team, they hope to replicate the success of the once-beloved formula.