Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz Reunite on the Set of 'The Mummy' Nearly Three Decades Later

Published 10/14/2026, 3:57 PM CDT

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Some screen pairings are simply too memorable to leave in the past, and Rick O’Connell and Evie Carnahan are proof. Nearly 30 years after their first adventure, Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz are back on the set of The Mummy 4. Their reunion brings back the charm of Rick’s fearless swagger and Evie’s bookish brilliance, the qualities that made their romance such a memorable part of the franchise. Now, audiences have a new reason to revisit the adventures that made the duo iconic.

The years have gone by, but the moment the cameras started rolling, Fraser and Weisz’s beloved on-screen dynamic felt right at home.

Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz reunite after decades

Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz were recently spotted together in costume on the London set of the upcoming fourth The Mummy film on Wednesday, October 14, as per PEOPLE. The actors were seen smiling together, with Weisz wearing a dark red skirt and matching overcoat secured with a black belt.

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Fraser, meanwhile, sported a brown jacket over a green-and-black flannel shirt, paired with jeans and brown boots, as reported by PEOPLE. Beyond Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz, several familiar faces are reportedly returning for The Mummy 4 too. John Hannah is expected to reprise his role as the hilarious Jonathan Carnahan, while Oded Fehr may return as the formidable Ardeth Bay and Arnold Vosloo as the iconic villain Imhotep. Kevin J. O’Connor is also rumored to be back as Beni Gabor. Meanwhile, newcomer Michael Johnston has been linked to the role of a grown-up Alex O’Connell, with Numan Acar reportedly joining the cast in a mysterious new role.

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After years of waiting for Rick and Evie's return, fans can now look forward to their next big-screen adventure arriving several months earlier than planned.

There is good news for The Mummy fans

The Mummy 4 is coming to theaters sooner than anyone expected. Universal Pictures has shifted the film's release date to October 15, 2027, a full seven months ahead of its original summer 2028 schedule, bringing Rick and Evie's long-awaited return closer. The Mummy 4 is reportedly currently filming in London and Morocco, with Scream directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett at the helm.

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For longtime fans, the biggest development may be its decision to skip the 2008 film and return to the story established in The Mummy Returns. It is safe to say that between Fraser and Weisz's long-awaited reunion and a fresh creative team at the helm, the upcoming sequel has all the ingredients for another memorable adventure.

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