Just days after Rachel Weisz was spotted back in costume as Evelyn O’Connell, Brendan Fraser has been confirmed reprising his iconic role as Indiana Jones-esque adventurer Rick O’Connell in the upcoming The Mummy 4. The first confirmed images of the 57-year-old actor filming the long-awaited sequel surfaced Wednesday, captured on the grounds of a former military base in Suffolk, England, and published by Page Six.
In the newly released photographs, Fraser is seen clad in a black leather jacket and matching pants, wearing a helmet as he grips the wheel of a silver-and-red rocket car. The images offer the first concrete look at Fraser’s return to the franchise, which last saw him in 2008’s Tomb of the Dragon Emperor.
A 1950s Setting Takes Shape
As with the earlier Weisz photos, the Fraser shots appear to point toward a 1950s post-war Britain setting, at least for the film’s early scenes. According to Page Six, Fraser was filmed executing a record-speed trials scene, suggesting the dashing archaeologist may be up to high-octane antics before embarking on some grand new adventure.
The timeline makes sense for the franchise. The original The Mummy was set in 1926, The Mummy Returns in 1933, and Tomb of the Dragon Emperor in 1946, placing the fourth installment in the 1950s would be a natural progression. Weisz, 56, was previously photographed in costume as the librarian, Egyptologist, and action heroine Evelyn O’Connell filming scenes outside the British Museum, which is reportedly featured early in the movie.
“It’s time to give the fans what they want.”
Brendan Fraser, to the Associated Press
The reunion of Fraser and Weisz marks a homecoming nearly two decades in the making. The two stars last appeared together in the franchise’s 2008 entry, and Weisz notably did not return for the divisive third film, Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, with Maria Bello taking over the role of Evelyn. In March, The Mummy 4 directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett indicated that Tomb of the Dragon Emperor is not considered canon, potentially clearing the way for a fresh continuity.
A Long-Awaited Return
For Fraser, the return carries significant personal weight. Last year, the actor pointed to the power of stuntmen ahead of filming, reflecting on the physical toll the franchise exacted on him. Fraser sustained multiple injuries during production on the Mummy movies, including a torn spinal disc and a cracked rib, which led to numerous surgeries over several years. The setbacks took a significant toll on his health and played a part in his decision to step away from his movie career for a time.
The returning cast also includes John Hannah, who will reprise his role as Jonathan Carnahan, the unscrupulous brother of Evelyn O’Connell. Hannah appeared in the first three Mummy movies, while Oded Fehr is set to return as Ardeth Bay.
Looking Ahead
There is still much the public does not know about The Mummy 4, and even its final title remains unannounced. Fraser told the Associated Press in November that he had been waiting 20 years for the call to make another Mummy film, framing the project as a gift to devoted followers of the series.
The Mummy 4 is scheduled to hit theaters on October 15, 2027, giving the filmmakers ample time to build anticipation as more set photos and details emerge in the coming years.
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Just days after The Mummy 4 set photos revealed Rachel Weisz as Evelyn O’Connell, Brendan Fraser has been confirmed reprising his iconic role as Rick O’Connell in the long-awaited The Mummy 4. The first confirmed images of the 57-year-old actor filming the sequel surfaced Wednesday, captured on the grounds of a former military base in Suffolk, England, and published by Page Six.
In the newly released photographs, Fraser is seen clad in a black leather jacket and matching pants, wearing a helmet as he grips the wheel of a silver-and-red rocket car. The images offer the first concrete look at Fraser’s return to the franchise, which last saw him in 2008’s Tomb of the Dragon Emperor.
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