‘The Mummy 4’ Directors Say Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz Wouldn’t Return Unless ‘They Loved the Script’: ‘It’s Beautiful, Scary and Sweeping’

On March 2, 2026, directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett revealed during an interview with Entertainment Weekly that Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz are set to reprise their iconic roles as Rick and Evelyn O’Connell in the upcoming film ‘The Mummy 4’. The announcement was made while the filmmaking duo, known collectively as Radio Silence, were on the press tour for their latest project, ‘Ready or Not 2: Here I Come’. According to the directors, the returning stars agreed to join the sequel only after being captivated by the quality of the screenplay, which the filmmakers describe as a beautiful, scary, and sweeping epic. Bettinelli-Olpin and Gillett, who recently garnered attention for their work on the ‘Scream’ reboots and the vampire film ‘Abigail’, expressed immense enthusiasm for the new project. They credited their longtime producer, William Sherrick, for successfully securing the opportunity for them to helm the fourth installment of the classic adventure franchise. The directors admitted that when Sherrick first proposed the idea while they were filming ‘Abigail’, they were skeptical, initially thinking that landing such a major franchise was impossible. However, they have since embraced the vision, promising a film that balances grand adventure with genuine horror elements. The directors emphasized that the involvement of Fraser and Weisz was not a mere nostalgic cash grab, but a creative decision driven by the strength of the narrative. They confirmed that the actors would not have returned unless they genuinely loved the script and the direction of the story. This reunion marks a significant moment for fans, as Weisz notably sat out the previous sequel, ‘The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor’. With the Radio Silence team at the helm, the film aims to honor the legacy of the original 1999 hit while injecting a fresh, terrifying aesthetic that appeals to modern audiences.