The MummystarBrendan Fraseris “not opposed” to returning to the role of Rick O’Connell for another sequel in the action-adventure franchise. Declaring “sign me up” while discussing the idea of anotherThe Mummyouting with Pete Hammond ofDeadline, Fraser says that he would never turn down the chance (or the salary) that would come with once again facing off against the undead Imhotep.
“Gosh, I don’t know any juicy details about it. But it’s kind of an open-ended question for some time now. I’m not opposed to it. I don’t know an actor that doesn’t want a job. I don’t think I’ve been this famous and unsalaried at the same time in my professional life, so sign me up.”
Released back in 1999,The Mummystars Brendan Fraser as adventurer Rick O’Connell alongside Rachel Weisz as Egyptologist Evelyn Carnahan. The pair must work together when a cursed high priest with supernatural powers, Imhotep, is accidently awakened and proceeds to carry out his vendetta against mankind. Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics upon release,The Mummywas a financial success, and has sincebecome a favorite among audiences for its golden-age action-adventure charm.
The Mummywas followed by two sequels,The Mummy Returnsin 2001 andThe Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperorin 2008, before being rebooted by Tom Cruise in 2017. A rebootthat did not go well at all.
Ever since, fans have wondered whether Brendan Fraser would ever be asked back to bringThe Mummyfranchise back to the delightful place that it should be, with the actor stating that he would be open to a return should the right storyline be found. “I don’t know how it would work, but I’d be open to it if someone came up with the right conceit,”Fraser said last year.
With The Brenaissance now in full swing, audiences would no doubt love to see Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz reunite for further adventures. In fact, why not resurrect the Dark Universe with Rick O’Connell and Evelyn Carnahan at its center, throwing the pair against all manner of different Universal monsters? One can dream…
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Brendan Fraser is Now an Academy Award Favorite for His Performance in The Whale
For now, Brendan Fraser is busy battling things a lot more down-to-earth than all-powerful mummies inThe Whale. Based on the 2012 play by Samuel D. Hunter,The Whalesees Fraser leading the latest outing from director Darren Aronofsky. Fraser stars inThe Whaleas Charlie, a 600-pound middle-aged man who tries to reconnect with his 17-year-old daughter. The two have grown apart after Charlie abandoned his family for his gay lover, who later died, which leads to Charlie binge-eating out of pain and guilt.
Starring Hong Chau, Samantha Morton, Ty Simpkins, and Sadie Sink alongside Brendan Fraser,The Whalewas released in theaters on June 05, 2025. Fraser’s performance has so far brought him all manner ofstanding ovations, critical praise,and awards, with the actor currently a front runnerto take home the Academy Award for Best Actorat The 95th Academy Awards.
