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Brendan Fraser Reunites with Rachel Weisz for New Mummy Film

6/21/2026

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Brendan Fraser will star opposite Rachel Weisz in the new The Mummy film.
Director Stephen Sommers cast Fraser after seeing his George of the Jungle performance, citing chemistry with Weisz.
Rumors said Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon and Ben Affleck were also considered for Rick O’Connell.
George of the Jungle earned $174.4 million worldwide on a $55 million budget, while The Mummy later grossed over $400 million on an $80 million budget.

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Story summary

Brendan Fraser will star opposite Rachel Weisz in the new The Mummy film.
Director Stephen Sommers cast Fraser after seeing his George of the Jungle performance, citing chemistry with Weisz.
Rumors said Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon and Ben Affleck were also considered for Rick O’Connell.
George of the Jungle earned $174.4 million worldwide on a $55 million budget, while The Mummy later grossed over $400 million on an $80 million budget.