Key Takeaways:
– Universal Pictures reportedly has a prequel for The Mummy in development, spearheaded by screenwriter Wes Tooke.
– The news adds a fresh chapter to the saga of Universal’s Dark Universe, which began with the 2017 version of The Mummy.
– Industry insider Daniel Richtman shared the news of the prequel.
– However, it is yet to be confirmed which version of The Mummy the prequel will connect with, creating speculation among fans.
The Exciting Return of The Mummy Saga
Universal Pictures’ cinematic universe, primarily centered around its classic monster franchise, seemed to have hit a roadblock after 2017’s The Mummy didn’t perform as expected at the box office. However, it appears that new life is being breathed into the saga, with industry insider Daniel Richtman’s announcement on his Patreon account about the development of a prequel to The Mummy.
The Reviving Efforts for Universal’s Dark Universe
Universal had big plans to unfold a ‘Dark Universe,’ featuring interconnected reboots of classics like Frankenstein, The Invisible Man, The Wolf Man, and more. This ambitious project showed signs of inception through The Mummy, with glimpses of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and references to other monsters. However, despite earning $410 million worldwide, the high production costs led to this Mummy installment, and the Dark Universe concept deemed a disappointment.
Subsequent projects included reboots of The Invisible Man, two new Dracula movies, and a retooled Wolf Man, among others. However, these projects lacked the interconnection characteristic of the Dark Universe, and no news of The Mummy franchise’s return emerged, until now.
Speculation and Expectation for The Mummy Prequel
Richtman’s revelation left fans with a cliffhanger, as he failed to specify which Mummy movie the prequel will link to. Fans are rife with speculation on whether it will connect with the 1932 original, the 1999 Brendan Fraser film, or the ill-fated 2017 movie.
Fraser, who has been experiencing a resurgence in his career recently, has sparked hope among fans for a possible comeback in the Mummy realm. However, the likelihood seems slim since the forthcoming film is tipped to be a prequel.
Wes Tooke, the creative force behind the project, has a limited yet diverse series of credits. He has penned episodes for Jean-Claude Van Johnson and Colony, and the script for the 2019 movie, Midway. Previously, he was announced to work on a modern-day thriller inspired by Universal’s monster movies, but this project faded into obscurity.
The Road Ahead for Universal and The Mummy Fans
With this latest development, Universal Pictures appears to be reigniting the flame of their Dark Universe. However, it remains to be seen whether the prequel will weave back into the larger narrative or stand alone.
The announcement has certainly sparked curiosity and anticipation among fans, encouraging speculation and discussion. Nevertheless, additional details about the project are currently scarce, leaving fans in suspense before any concrete information surfaces.
While the road ahead for Universal’s Dark Universe remains uncertain, this potential return to one of its most iconic sagas, The Mummy, may just be the fresh narrative that re-engages audiences with their classic pantheon of monsters.
