Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz in Talks for New 'Mummy' Movie
Universal Pictures is developing a new installment of its popular 'Mummy' franchise, with Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz reportedly in discussions to return, sources tell Deadline. The actors are expected to reprise their roles from the beloved 1990s and early 2000s films.
Direction and Production Team
The film will be directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett of Radio Silence, from a script written by David Coggeshall, known for The Family Plan and The Deliverance. Sean Daniel, a franchise veteran, is set to produce alongside William Sherak, James Vanderbilt, and Paul Neinstein of Project X Entertainment.
Creative Partnerships and Previous Work
This project reunites Radio Silence with Project X, who recently collaborated on the Scream franchise reboot, except for Scream 7, which Radio Silence did not direct but Project X produced. The duo also worked with Project X on the horror sequel Ready or Not: Here I Come for Searchlight Pictures.
Franchise Background
- Fraser and Weisz starred together in the original The Mummy (1999) and its sequel The Mummy Returns (2001).
- Both films were directed by Stephen Sommers and based on Universal's classic monster films.
- Each film grossed over $400 million worldwide.
"Universal Pictures is returning to one of its most beloved action-adventure franchises, with Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz in discussions to return for a new Mummy movie."
"Radio Silence‘s Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett will direct from a script by David Coggeshall."
Studio and Plot Information
Representatives for Universal Pictures declined to comment, and plot details remain undisclosed at this time.
Author’s summary: Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz are poised to return in a new Universal 'Mummy' film directed by Radio Silence, continuing the legacy of the popular franchise with a fresh creative team.
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