A brand new replace for The Mummy 4 has revealed whether or not a key troublemaker from the unique movies will reunite with the core trio. The Mummy 4 has been confirmed, with Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz returning to their roles as Rick O’Connell and Evelyn Carnahan. Nevertheless, different particulars in regards to the film, together with potential acquainted returnees, have remained underneath wraps.
Now, talking with RadioTimes, The Mummy star John Hannah has addressed his potential return as Jonathan Carnahan within the fourth installment of the sequence. The actor confirmed that, whereas he hasn’t gotten official phrase of his return, he is heard “rumours” in regards to the film. He “cannot think about” the way it will all come collectively, however believes within the writers behind it:
Not formally. I imply, I’ve heard and seen the rumours similar as everyone else, and that will be enjoyable to do. It might be enjoyable to hook up with everyone once more.
Nevertheless, Hannah did affirm he spoke with Fraser in 2025 in regards to the reboot, listening to that there have been plans to deliver everybody from The Mummy‘s unique forged again for the subsequent film. Reflecting on his time with the franchise, Hannah defined that, if he had been provided an opportunity to return as Jonathan, he would accomplish that:
[Fraser] stated that what they had been seeking to do was deliver the unique forged again collectively once more. Actually, by way of Brendan and Rachel [Weisz], bringing them again collectively, and Rachel was up for it, by all accounts.
She was prepared to try this, you understand, having gone off and created her personal path, and been very profitable as a producer, as an actor, Oscar nominated, you understand.
Once I was first provided The Mummy, It was a bit like, ‘I am a critical actor, What do I need to go and try this type of nonsense for?’ However these are good household enjoyable movies, and if they have a great… I imply, in the event that they requested me to do it, I am going to do it. Let’s not be cute or something, you understand. However we’ll see what occurs. I actually don’t have any extra thought than you, from what I’ve learn and stuff!
Hannah appeared as Jonathan throughout all three The Mummy motion pictures. A former thief and Evelyn’s brother, Jonathan is usually the comedian aid of the group, and whereas he is not as adept as everybody else, he nonetheless makes up an essential a part of the group. He was final seen working a nightclub in Shanghai throughout The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor.
Primarily based on Hannah’s assertion, it seems there isn’t any assure Jonathan goes to return for The Mummy 4. Nevertheless, there are conversations taking place behind-the-scenes about probably bringing again a majority of the unique actors. If he is anticipated to return, then he’ll in all probability be told as growth continues. For now, although, there isn’t any assure he’ll be reprising his position.
The Mummy 4 is being written by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillett, and David Coggeshall. Apart from Fraser and Weisz, there’s been no affirmation as to who else may be coming again. It seems the film continues to be in very early levels of growth, with nothing set in stone but for what number of acquainted faces will truly be coming again.
Fortunately, because it seems The Mummy 4 continues to be in its infancy, there’s an opportunity Hannah can return as Jonathan yet one more time. Since Weisz is coming again, it could make sense for her character’s brother to return as nicely. Even with out affirmation, the potential for his comeback makes the fourth film all of the extra thrilling.
- Launch Date
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April 16, 1999
- Runtime
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124 minutes
- Director
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Stephen Sommers
- Writers
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Stephen Sommers
- Producers
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James Jacks, Sean Daniel