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NEED TO KNOW
Brendan Fraser said he has been "waiting 20 years" to make a fourth The Mummy movie
Fraser is reportedly in talks to reunite with costar Rachel Weisz for the film's fourth installment
Some of the film's original cast recently reunited in July, 26 years after the first film's release
Brendan Frasersays the fourth installment ofThe Mummyfranchise will finally "give the fans what they want."
Fraser, 56, opened up about the upcoming fourth film in the franchise in a new interview with theAssociated Press. "The one I wanted to make was never made," he elaborated on the hit action-adventure films.
"I'm proud of the third one because I think it's a good standalone movie," the Oscar winner told the outlet. "We picked up and did what we do with a different crew on deck and gave it our best shot. But the one I wanted to make is forthcoming. And I've been waiting 20 years for this call. Sometimes it was loud, sometimes it was a faint telegraph. Now? It's time to give the fans what they want."
The Mummycast had a major reunion in July, 26 years after the first film's 1999 release.
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Fraser (Rick O'Connell),Patricia Velásquez(Anck-Su-Namun), John Hannah (Jonathan Carnahan) and Oded Fehr (Ardeth Bay) were photographed together at the 2025 Fan Expo Denver on July 6.
Noticeably absent from the photo opp wasRachel Weisz(Evelyn Carnahan) and Arnold Vosloo (Imhotep, the titular Mummy). While Weisz was not present for the reunion, she is reportedly in talks to join the fourth film, according toDeadlineandThe Hollywood Reporter.
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Radio Silence duo Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett are reportedly expected to direct the movie. They previously directed recent horror films likeReady or Not, theScreamreboots andAbigail.
Plot details and a potential release date for the film have not been revealed.
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