The Mummy 4 is bringing back another familiar face.
Universal Pictures has confirmed that John Hannah will reunite with Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz for the long-awaited fourth installment of the franchise. Hannah played Jonathan Carnahan, Evelyn’s brother and Rick O’Connell’s brother-in-law, who was also the comedic heart of the original trilogy.
The sequel was officially confirmed last month after weeks of speculation and arrived almost 20 years after the last film. Tomb of the Dragon Emperor. In that installment, Jonathan was last seen running a nightclub in Shanghai.
In January, Hannah said she had not yet been officially approached but was open to returning. “I’ve heard and seen the rumors just like everyone else, and it would be fun to do it,” he said. RadioTimes. “It would be fun to meet everyone again.”
The actor also reflected on his initial hesitation when he first joined the franchise. “When I was first offered the mummyIt was a bit like, ‘I’m a serious actor, why do I want to do that kind of nonsense?’ But these are good fun movies for the whole family…”
Now, history is coming full circle.
The Mummy 4 It is currently in early development and is scheduled for release in 2028. So far, Hannah, Fraser and Weisz are the only confirmed cast members, although the actor hinted that Fraser is working to reunite more members of the original team.
