ROTTEN TOMATOES: "Mummy" Writer Fills in Some Sequel Blanks for Us

"Mummy" Writer Fills in Some Sequel Blanks for Us

by Scott Weinberg | February 28, 2007

First we heard that Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz would be asked back for "The Mummy 3," but then came word that the sequel would focus on the exploits of their now-grown son. Well, it looks like both are actually the case.

In an interview between iFMagazine and screenwriter Alfred Gough, the following details were revealed:

1. Not set in Egypt.

2. Doesn't deal with Im-Ho-Tep at all.

3. "The plan is to bring Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz back."

4. Along with his writing partner Miles Millar, Gough worked on the "Mummy 3" story alongside series creator Stephen Sommers.

5. Yes, the movie is still to be directed by Rob Cohen.

Sources: IGN Movies, iFMagazine.com

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kenny356 writes:
on Feb 28 2007 06:18 AM

wow the not set in egypt and no im-ho-tep makes me wonder why they even call it the mummy.

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COME ON! writes:
on Feb 28 2007 06:30 AM

Well, at least Weisz and Fraser are returning. Otherwise it would just be stupid.

I hate the idea of the kid though.

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skasforfags writes:
on Feb 28 2007 08:32 AM

"5. Yes, the movie is still to be directed by Rob Cohen."

Boo.

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TheIceGhost writes:
on Feb 28 2007 09:02 AM

In reply to this comment (#857064)
I hated the idea of the kid at first. I'm pulling back from that hate a bit; if it's done right than the kid COULD work. Still keep Fraser the focus, but make the 'grown kid' his partner or something, it could work...

Is it still set in the Middle East? If not, I bet it's either going to be set in a jungle somewhere, or China (..Japan, Korea, somewhere with an Asian accent).

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unbreakable_samurai writes:
on Feb 28 2007 09:22 AM

Thank goodness that they are trying to bring back Fraser and Weisz.

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pressboy writes:
on Feb 28 2007 09:45 AM

[b]Its old news[/b]
And the story will focus on the son.

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bigbrother writes:
on Feb 28 2007 10:22 AM

In reply to this comment (#857066)
With all the Jet Li casting rumors I'm betting China and as long as they hire a different actor to play the kid it could work. As long as they don't hire Shia LeBouef that is.

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filmscorehunter writes:
on Feb 28 2007 12:32 PM

I really, really hope this turns out to be a good movie.

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nickb1016 writes:
on Feb 28 2007 12:55 PM

No...they just need to leave this franchise alone. i really hope rachel weisz doesnt return, it will kill her career. plus hiw old is the kid going to be anyway...its not like the movie is that old.

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jeremyd4 writes:
on Feb 28 2007 07:06 PM

If the kid is similar to young Indiana Jones (i.e. River Phoenix) in 'Last Crusade' then I'm all for it.

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MMacKK writes:
on Feb 28 2007 11:54 PM

[b]Told You So[/b]
I told you this...a good week or so now.

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