Key Takeaways:
– Universal Studios is reportedly developing three projects related to “The Mummy” franchise.
– One project is being touted as a direct sequel to Brendan Fraser's original Mummy films.
– The status of the other two projects, one of which involves a prequel, remains somewhat vague.
– Insider, Daniel Richtman, divulged this information citing Wes Tooke as the scriptwriter for the prequel.
A New Chapter in the Mummy Saga
Reliable industry source, Daniel Richtman, recently revealed that Universal Studios is planning no less than three projects related to the famed horror-action series, “The Mummy”. It appears that fans could be treated to more ancient Egyptian terror and adventure with one of these projects being a direct sequel to the Mummy films starring Brendan Fraser.
Brendan Fraser's Return to the Sand Dunes
Brendan Fraser, who played iconic adventurer Rick O'Connell in the 1999's “The Mummy” and its sequels, could potentially be making his long-anticipated comeback. This proposed direct sequel adds fuel to the speculations about Fraser's return, considering the actor's recent career resurgence marked by his critically acclaimed performance in “The Whale.”
Amplifying the Mysteries with a Prequel
Intriguingly, Universal Studios is also allegedly crafting a prequel to the Mummy series. However, the details about to which era in the Mummy franchise this prequel belongs remains shrouded in a cloud of uncertainty. Richtman didn't specifically tally the prequel to either the 1932 original, Brendan Fraser's 1999 version, or the relatively unsuccessful 2017's reboot. Yet, fans are already generating buzz about which era they would like to see unravelled.
Wes Tooke's Involvement
The prequel script is said to be penned by Hollywood screenwriter Wes Tooke, known for his work on “Jean-Claude Van Johnson”, “Colony”, and the 2019 film “Midway”. This news has stirred intrigue among cinema enthusiasts, keen on anticipating what fresh perspectives Tooke will bring to the Mummy narrative.
Universal's Past Endeavours and the Dark Universe
Universal studios had ambitious plans to establish a Dark Universe, comprising interconnected reboots of their classic horror film properties such as “Frankenstein”, “The Invisible Man”, “Phantom of the Opera”, and, of course, “The Mummy”. The 2017 version of The Mummy was expected to jumpstart this bold venture. However, despite a substantial global box-office haul, the film failed to match Universal's high expectations, causing them to reconsider the larger plan.
They persisted with individual reboots, however, producing new iterations of “The Invisible Man”, a few Dracula films, and a reboot of the “Wolf Man”. These films have yet to be connected, and further Mummy narratives seemed off the table—until Richtman's surprising revelations about the prequel and the potential Fraser sequel.
Fueled by fans who have been awaiting a new Mummy instalment, this recent news has sent waves of excitement throughout the cinematic realm. It is, however, important to await official confirmations or statements from Universal Studios.
The plot or storyline for both the prequel and the Brendan Fraser sequel remains under wraps, much as the mummy itself, adding to the mystery and anticipation. The question that lingers now is how these new projects will connect, if at all, with the former films or even resurrect the previously envisioned Dark Universe.
Only time will unwrap these mysteries, until then, fans will be keeping their eyes peeled for more sandstorms from Universal Studios.
