Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz Discussed for New ‘Mummy’ Movie at Universal
Universal Pictures is developing a new Mummy movie, with Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz reportedly in talks to reprise their iconic roles from the original films of the late 1990s and early 2000s. Sources confirmed the project to Deadline, signaling the studio’s return to this popular action-adventure franchise.
Creative Team and Production Details
The film will be directed by Radio Silence, the duo Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, known for their work rebooting the Scream franchise and the horror sequel Ready or Not: Here I Come. The screenplay is written by David Coggeshall, recognized for The Family Plan series and The Deliverance. Production is led by franchise veteran Sean Daniel along with William Sherak, James Vanderbilt, and Paul Neinstein from Project X Entertainment.
Connections within the Industry
This collaboration reunites Radio Silence with Project X Entertainment, which produced the recent Scream films and the aforementioned horror sequel. Although Radio Silence directed the earlier Scream installments, Producing Partner Project X continues their involvement with the franchise’s ongoing projects.
Original Films and Legacy
Fraser and Weisz originally starred in two Mummy films: The Mummy (1999) and The Mummy Returns (2001), both directed by Stephen Sommers. These films were based on Universal’s classic monster characters from the early 20th century and each earned 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, with franchise veteran Sean Daniel to produce alongside William Sherak, James Vanderbilt, and Paul Neinstein of Project X Entertainment."
Representatives for Universal Pictures declined to comment, and plot details for the project remain confidential.
Summary: Universal is reviving its hit Mummy series, reuniting Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, and director duo Radio Silence for a new film under tight secrecy.