Brendan Fraser Teases The Mummy 4 Return As He Embarks On A Major Transformation

It’s official: Brendan Fraser isn’t done battling supernatural forces in the desert just yet. After years of rumors and online begging from fans (seriously, has any series gotten more random apology tweets from Millennials?), Universal is reviving The Mummy franchise – with Fraser and, surprisingly, Rachel Weisz both back on board. The only snag? Fraser says his body needs some serious tune-up work before he steps back into Rick O’Connell’s well-worn boots.

The Comeback Age (Literally)

The news broke straight from Fraser himself, during a chat with Jimmy Fallon. Yeah, the man was looking the audience in the eye and pleading, 'Wish me luck,' because stepping back into an action hero role at 57 isn't exactly a walk in the ancient sand. His exact words from Fallon made it clear how hard he’s taking the challenge:

'I’m doing my best to get this 57-year-old gear in shape.'

Hey, at least he’s honest about it. Running from CGI scarabs is one thing—inflamed joints and tight hamstrings are another.

Who's in the (Old) Band?

For a quick refresher: Brendan Fraser returns as Rick O’Connell, the wise-cracking, kind-of-cursed adventurer. Rachel Weisz is also back as Evelyn O’Connell, Egyptologist extraordinaire. Her return is actually a pretty big deal—Weisz skipped out on The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor in 2008, which, let’s be real, a lot of fans never quite forgave the series for.

In case you want to keep score:

• Brendan Fraser: Rick O’Connell (back for round four)
• Rachel Weisz: Evelyn O’Connell (her first Mummy movie in twenty years)

This time, Universal is planting its release flag: May 19, 2028. Yes, they’re giving us nearly two years to speculate wildly about mummies, scarabs, and how many ice packs Fraser keeps on set.

Getting Real with the Production

Fraser also dropped a behind-the-scenes tidbit that fans (and maybe the crew’s chiropractor) will love: they’re going practical. According to him, the shoots won’t be all green screen—they’re dragging the cast back to dusty, sunbaked locations. Fraser joked about needing to stop leaking details, but what he did say sounded like the old series’ adventure spirit is making a comeback. Jimmy Fallon chimed in about a Universal Studios ‘immersion day’ for Fraser, which Fraser then used as a chance to riff about losing his hat on the ride. So, expect actual sand—not just digital sand swirling in front of a green wall.

Plot? Zip. Fan Service? 100%.

If you’re hoping for spoilers, don’t hold your breath—the story is locked up like a cursed tomb. The only thing that’s 100% clear is that this whole effort is happening because fans wouldn’t let it go. In Fraser’s words:

'We’re going to give the audience what they have been bothering all of us for the last 20 whatever years.'

So, the band’s getting back together, the pyramids (or, let’s be honest, somewhere that looks vaguely Egyptian) are waiting, and Fraser is trading in his Oscar glow for, well, protein shakes and gym days. Universal is betting that a little nostalgia and a lot of elbow grease will bring the old Mummy magic back. I’ll admit it: I’m curious if their knees can handle it.