The Mummy 4: Here’s the truth behind Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz’s return
Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz might reprise their iconic roles in The Mummy 4, following Fraser's Oscar win. Speculations were fueled by social media posts featuring a supposed poster for the alleged movie titled "The Mummy: Fountain of the Persian Knights," set to release in 2025 from Universal.
The accompanying logline hinted at a compelling narrative involving Rick O'Connell's quest to find his missing son, promising a tale of family, danger, and hope.
Debunking the Rumors: No Mummy 4 in Development
Despite the enthusiastic buzz generated by these rumors, it's essential to clarify that there is no truth to the speculation of The Mummy 4 currently being in development. The franchise, which saw its first three movies released from 1999 to 2008, encountered a hiatus when a planned fourth installment was sidelined in favor of a 2017 Tom Cruise-led reboot.
The Unfulfilled Plans for The Mummy 4
The studio had earlier contemplated a fourth movie titled «The Mummy: Rise of the Aztec,» intending to take Brendan Fraser's Rick O'Connell to South America. This envisioned sequel included the return of John Hannah, with Rob Cohen set to direct and Antonio Banderas joining as the main villain. Maria Bello, who portrayed Evelyn Carnahan O’Connell, expressed optimism about a future Mummy installment, but those plans eventually fell through.
The Dark Universe and The Mummy's Reboot
Universal's plans for The Mummy took a turn when they aimed to launch the Dark Universe, envisioning a shared world of rebooted monster films. The 2017 release of The Mummy, designed to kickstart the Dark Universe, faced critical and financial setbacks, leading to a staggering loss for the
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