John Hannah Returns as Rachel Weisz’s Brother in ‘The Mummy’ Reboot
John Hannah is set to return to the tomb-raiding franchise. He will rejoin Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz.
Casting update
Hannah’s comeback reunites him with Rachel Weisz on screen. He is expected to reprise the sibling connection from the original films.
Brendan Fraser is also attached. The three names anchor the new ensemble.
Creative team and release
The reboot is directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett. The duo work together as Radio Silence.
David Coggeshall wrote the screenplay. He previously wrote The Family Plan.
Universal Pictures is financing the project. The studio scheduled the release for May 19, 2028.
Franchise pedigree
Radio Silence helped revive the Scream franchise in 2022 and 2023. They also made the Ready or Not films.
Plot specifics remain tightly guarded. Few story details have been released so far.
John Hannah’s recent work
Hannah’s film credits include Sliding Doors and Another Mother’s Son. He earned a BAFTA nomination for Four Weddings and a Funeral.
- Television: Black Mirror season 6.
- Netflix: The Decameron.
- HBO: The Last of Us.
He recently finished shooting Bedlam with Peter Serafinowicz and Scott Adkins. He also appears in the 2026 British comedy The Incomer with Domhnall Gleeson.
Hannah is next set to star in the six-part comedy-drama Death in Benidorm.
Production and representation
Jay Polidoro, Executive Vice President of Production Development, will oversee the film. Jacqueline Garell, Director of Production Development, will co-manage production.
Filmogaz.com broke the news of Hannah’s return. His representation includes Artist’s Rights Group and Felker Toczek Suddleson LLP.
Context for fans
Fans can expect a reunion of key original players. John Hannah returns as Rachel Weisz’s brother in the upcoming Mummy reboot.
More casting and plot information will likely follow as the release date approaches. Studios typically reveal details closer to production milestones.
