Brendan Fraser trains for The Mummy 4

After nearly two decades of waiting, it’s finally happening: Brendan Fraser is back in training for his role as Rick O’Connell in the long-awaited The Mummy 4. The actor, who starred in Universal Pictures’ popular Mummy film series from 1999 to 2008, confirmed his involvement in an interview on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Fraser, now 57, asked fans to wish him luck as he prepares for the comeback.

The background of the film series

The Mummy, released in 1999, kicked off an action-adventure franchise that built a huge fanbase. The series also included a sequel, The Mummy Returns in 2001, and a third film, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, which arrived in 2008. Despite the early success, box office returns declined and critical reception got weaker, leading to a long break for the Mummy franchise.

Given the nostalgia the series still carries, fans have spent years hoping for another sequel. Now, with news of The Mummy 4, those wishes are finally coming true. Fraser has said in multiple interviews that he’s excited to work with old castmates again, including Rachel Weisz and John Hannah.

Training and preparation

During his interview with Fallon, Fraser talked about his intense training for the role.