Hollywood News! Brendan Fraser's New Chapter: 'The Mummy' Reunion and Career Updates

Summary: Brendan Fraser may return for a new Mummy movie with co-star Rachel Weisz, continuing his celebrated career resurgence after his Oscar win for The Whale.

There is very exciting news for fans of actor Brendan Fraser. Reports from yesterday, Tuesday, November 4, 2025, suggest that the beloved star is in talks to return to one of his most famous movie roles. Fraser may play the adventurer Rick O’Connell again in a new film in The Mummy franchise.

The best part? Actress Rachel Weisz is also reportedly in discussions to come back. She would reprise her role as the brilliant Egyptologist Evelyn O’Connell. The original The Mummy movie came out way back in 1999. The Mummy Returns followed in 2001. Both films were huge hits globally, including in India.

Rachel Weisz did not star in the third film, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008). This is why the news of both stars returning is a very big deal for fans.

What We Know About the New ‘Mummy’ Movie

The new film is reportedly a direct sequel to the earlier movies. It is being made by Universal Pictures. Some reports say the new movie will disregard (or ignore) the events of the third film. This means it will continue the story from where The Mummy Returns left off.

Who is Directing? The movie will be directed by the filmmaking duo known as Radio Silence. This team includes Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett. They are famous for directing popular horror movies like Ready or Not, Scream (2022), and Scream VI. This is a surprising choice for the action-adventure series.
Who is Writing? The script is being written by David Coggeshall.
No Release Date Yet: Details about the story are a secret for now. There is no official release date announced.

Fraser’s Comeback Continues: The ‘Brenaissance’

This news follows a very successful period for Brendan Fraser. His career comeback is often called the “Brenaissance” by his fans.

Oscar Glory: In 2023, Fraser won the Academy Award for Best Actor. He won it for his moving performance in the film The Whale. In the movie, he played Charlie, an English teacher struggling with severe obesity.
Acclaim and Projects: His performance in The Whale brought him much critical praise. It marked a major turning point in his acting career.
Other Recent Roles: Fraser was also seen in a supporting role in the acclaimed 2023 film Killers of the Flower Moon. This movie was directed by Martin Scorsese and starred Leonardo DiCaprio.
Future Projects: The actor has several other projects lined up. He is expected to star in the 2024 film Brothers. He is also the narrator for the 2025 project Sea Lions of the Galapagos. Another film called Rental Family is also on his upcoming list.

Fraser’s return to major film roles has been celebrated by many in Hollywood and around the world. The possible reunion with Rachel Weisz in The Mummy 4 is just the latest exciting update in his renewed career. Fans in India and everywhere are eagerly waiting for official confirmation on the reunion.