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Fans of the original Mummy franchise finally received the update they have been waiting years to hear. According to PEOPLE, Brendan Fraser confirmed during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon that a new sequel is officially in development, and it will reunite key members of the original cast. The actor shared that the team plans to “get the band back together,” adding that the filmmakers want to give longtime fans exactly what they have been hoping for over the past two decades. The upcoming sequel will reportedly revisit some of the franchise’s original filming locations, which already has audiences feeling nostalgic about the beloved adventure series. The Original Cast Could Return For Another Adventure 14 February 2023 - Los Angeles, California - Brendan Fraser. American Riviera Award, 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at Arlington Theatre. Photo Credit: Billy Bennight/AdMedia Reports from Deadline and The Hollywood Reporter previously revealed that Rachel Weisz is expected to reprise her role alongside Fraser. Directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillette, known for films like Ready or Not and the recent Scream movies, are also attached to the project. The franchise has seen several attempts at continuation over the years, including 2001’s The Mummy Returns, the 2008 sequel Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, and the 2017 reboot starring Tom Cruise. However, many fans still consider the original 1999 film the definitive version because of its balance of humor, action, and supernatural adventure. THE MUMMY RETURNS, Brendan Fraser, 2001. ©Universal/courtesy Everett Collection Fraser admitted that for a long time he was unsure whether another sequel would actually happen. Even so, he stayed hopeful while other versions of The Mummy continued to appear over the years. He also joked that he is trying to get himself back into action-star shape for the demanding role again. Why Fans Still Love The Original Mummy Movies THE MUMMY, Brendan Fraser, 1999. (c) Universal Pictures/Courtesy: Everett Collection. Part of what made the original films so memorable was the chemistry between the cast members and the mix of thrills with lighthearted comedy. The actor himself previously explained that the franchise worked because it felt like a “thrill ride” instead of leaning too heavily into horror. THE MUMMY RETURNS, Brendan Fraser, 2001. ©Universal/courtesy Everett Collection The excitement surrounding the sequel also comes during a major comeback era for Fraser. After winning an Academy Award for The Whale in 2023, audiences have continued celebrating his return to the spotlight. Many longtime fans now see this upcoming sequel as another full-circle moment in his career. The original Mummy movies remain favorites for viewers who grew up watching blockbuster adventure films in the late ’90s and early 2000s. Now, with another chapter finally moving forward, audiences are eager to see whether the magic can return one more time.