Another The Mummy movie is officially in the works, and several stars from the original 1999 film are set to return.
Actor Numan Acar has become the latest addition to Universal Pictures' long-awaited The Mummy 4. According to Deadline , the new installment will reunite several familiar faces from the beloved 1999 adventure while introducing new characters, continuing the story that made The Mummy one of Hollywood's most popular action-adventure franchises.
The latest casting announcement comes after reports that Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz will reprise their iconic roles, bringing the original stars back together nearly three decades after the first film's release.
Numan Acar joins The Mummy 4 cast
Numan Acar, who recently appeared in Young Sherlock , has officially signed on for The Mummy 4 . While details about his character remain under wraps, he joins a growing ensemble that combines returning franchise veterans with new faces.
The film is expected to introduce fresh characters while expanding on the mythology established in the original trilogy.
Original 1999 cast members return
The film will also bring back two fan-favourite actors from the 1999 blockbuster.
Oded Fehr will once again portray Ardeth Bay, the fearless Medjai warrior who played a key role in protecting humanity from Imhotep. Fehr previously appeared in both The Mummy (1999) and The Mummy Returns (2001).
Meanwhile, Kevin J. O'Connor is set to reprise his role as Beni Gabor, the greedy adventurer who ultimately met his apparent end after becoming trapped with flesh-eating scarab beetles in the original film. His return has sparked speculation about how the character will be brought back.
Who else is in The Mummy 4?
Alongside Fraser, Weisz, Fehr and O'Connor, John Hannah is also expected to return to the franchise. Reports further suggest that Michael Johnston is in talks to join the cast, although his involvement has not yet been officially confirmed.
The blend of returning stars and new additions is expected to appeal to longtime fans while introducing the franchise to a new generation of viewers.
What is The Mummy 4 about?
Although Universal Pictures has not revealed the official plot, The Mummy 4 is widely believed to be a legacy sequel that directly follows the events of the original films starring Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz.
Screenwriter David Coggeshall has described the screenplay as "beautiful, sweeping, scary and fun," suggesting the film will retain the mix of action, horror, adventure and humour that made the original movies so popular.
Who is directing The Mummy 4?
The film is being directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, the filmmaking duo known as Radio Silence. They are best known for directing Ready or Not and recent entries in the Scream franchise.
The Mummy 4 release date
Production on The Mummy 4 is expected to begin later this year, with filming scheduled to take place in London and Morocco. The movie is currently slated for a theatrical release on October 15, 2027.
With Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, Oded Fehr and Kevin J. O'Connor returning alongside newcomer Numan Acar, The Mummy 4 is shaping up to be a legacy sequel that reunites much of the original cast while introducing a new chapter in Universal's iconic action-adventure franchise.
