Production has begun on Universal Pictures’ The Mummy reboot. Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz reunite on screen, returning to the franchise after more than two decades. Fraser announced the start of principal photography at the Deauville American Film Festival, where he accepted the festival’s Talent Award. Cameras are set to roll at Sky Studios in London, which will serve as a production base. Filming is planned in the United Kingdom with additional work in Morocco to restore the desert setting.
Fraser reprises Rick O’Connell, and Weisz returns as Evelyn O’Connell. John Hannah is back as Jonathan Carnahan. Oded Fehr returns as Ardeth Bay, and Kevin J. O’Connor is expected to return as Beni. New cast members include Numan Acar in an undisclosed role, and Michael Johnston, who has been in talks for a part; neither casting has been officially confirmed.
Returning cast and new faces
Behind the camera, Radio Silence filmmakers Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett are directing from a screenplay by David Coggeshall. Coggeshall’s credits include Orphan: First Kill and The Family Plan. The project reunites Fraser and Weisz, who launched the series with the 1999 film The Mummy. The franchise continued with The Mummy Returns (2001) and The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008), the latter of which did not feature Weisz, who was replaced by Maria Bello in the Evelyn role.
Creative team and production details
The new Mummy continues the franchise’s on-screen return, with filming underway in the UK and Morocco and a production team led by Radio Silence’s Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett. The project is planned for a theatrical release on October 15, 2027.
Franchise history and timing
The 1999 original The Mummy earned more than $400 million worldwide, followed by The Mummy Returns, which surpassed $430 million globally. Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, released in 2008, also exceeded $400 million. The film is part of Universal’s revival plans for the property for a new generation.
