John Hannah Addresses The Mummy 4 Rumors After Speaking with Co-Star
The possibility of a reboot for The Mummy franchise has generated considerable excitement among fans. Brendan Fraser recently expressed his optimism about a potential return for his character, Rick O’Connell. Now, another beloved actor from the original series, John Hannah, has shared his thoughts on the matter.
John Hannah on The Mummy 4 Rumors
In a recent interview with Filmogaz.com, Hannah, who played Jonathan Carnahan, mentioned that revisiting the franchise would be enjoyable. It has been 27 years since he last appeared in the iconic series. While discussing his latest role in Sandokan, Hannah acknowledged hearing the same reboot rumors as everyone else. He remarked, “Not officially… but it would be fun to hook up with everybody again.”
Conversations with Brendan Fraser
Hannah revealed that he and Fraser had conversations last year regarding the reboot. At that time, things sounded promising. He stated, “Fraser said that what they were looking to do was bring the original cast back together again.” He added that Rachel Weisz was also open to returning, having established a successful career as both a producer and an actress.
Details on Past Mummy Films
The Mummy trilogy began with the first film released in 1999 and ended with The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor in 2008. Notably, any new production is expected to skip the latter entry. A 2017 reboot starring Tom Cruise as Sergeant Nick Morton attempted to launch a new cinematic universe. However, it ultimately failed due to disappointing box office results and negative reviews.
Future of The Mummy Franchise
A forthcoming project titled The Mummy is set to be released later this year. Directed by Lee Cronin, known for Evil Dead Rise, this film is described as a reimagining of the series. It is important to note that this new film will be produced by Warner Bros, diverging from Universal, which was responsible for the previous entries.
Fans eagerly wait for updates on The Mummy 4, hoping to see their favorite characters reunite. As John Hannah mentioned, he’s willing to participate if the opportunity arises, stating, “If they asked me to do it, I’ll do it.”
