Rachel Weisz and Brendan Fraser seen together on Mummy 4 set in west London
Set photos show Rachel Weisz and Brendan Fraser back in their roles as Evelyn Carnahan and Rick O'Connell, 25 years after the first Mummy film, during filming of the untitled sequel in west London.
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Mixed · 2Rachel Weisz and Brendan Fraser were pictured together on the set of The Mummy 4 in west London on Tuesday 13 October 2026, the first such images of the two since production began. Daily MailR “Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz reunited after 25 years as they filmed upcoming scenes for The Mummy 4 in west London on Tuesday.” Read at Daily Mail ↗ Screen RantN “New set photos finally unveil the long-awaited reunion between The Mummy franchise stars Rachel Weisz and Fraser” Read at Screen Rant ↗ Mixed · 2They are reprising their roles as American adventurer Rick O'Connell and librarian and aspiring Egyptologist Evelyn Carnahan; the Daily Mail says they shared a warm greeting before filming, and Screen Rant describes them as upbeat. Daily MailR “Rachel, 56, and Brendan, 57, were seen sharing a warm greeting as they readied themselves for the cameras to start rolling.” Read at Daily Mail ↗ Screen RantN “The new set photos show Fraser and Weisz upbeat on set in their respective roles as adventurer Rick O'Connell and Egyptologist Evelyn Carnahan.” Read at Screen Rant ↗ Right · 1The characters met in the 1999 film The Mummy and, in 2001's The Mummy Returns, married and had a son; Weisz did not appear in the third film, 2008's Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, in which Maria Bello played Evelyn. Daily MailR “Rachel returned for the subsequent sequel The Mummy Returns in 2001, with the onscreen lovers marrying and going on to have a son together.”“Her character, Evelyn, had been recast for Tomb of the Dragon Emperor with Maria Bello” Read at Daily Mail ↗
Mixed · 2The film is officially listed as an Untitled Mummy Project (2027) and is directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, known as Radio Silence, who replace Stephen Sommers, director of the first two films. Daily MailR “The sequel is officially listed as an Untitled Mummy Project (2027), but is widely being referred to as The Mummy 4.”“Stephen Sommers, who directed the first two modern Mummy films, is being replaced on the latest entry by the directing team of Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett” Read at Daily Mail ↗ Screen RantN “is directed by the filmmaking duo Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, otherwise known as Radio Silence” Read at Screen Rant ↗ Right · 1According to the Daily Mail, John Hannah returns as Evelyn's brother, Arnold Vosloo is back as the title monster, and Kevin J O'Connor has also been cast. It adds that the film ignores the events of the third film and is set decades after The Mummy Returns, with few plot details revealed. Daily MailR “John Hannah is also returning as Carnahan's brother, while Arnold Vosloo – who played the title monster in the original films – will be back.”“Although the new film is set decades after the last Mummy film starring Rachel, few details have been revealed about the sequel's plot.” Read at Daily Mail ↗ Right · 1Weisz was recently photographed filming outside the British Museum, according to the Daily Mail. The release was moved from May 2028 to 15 October 2027. Daily MailR “was recently pictured filming a scene outside the British Museum,”“The upcoming Mummy sequel was originally scheduled to hit theaters in May 2028, but its release was later changed to October 15, 2027.” Read at Daily Mail ↗
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- Framing
- Short franchise-oriented news item presenting the photos as a long-awaited reunion.
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- Franchise history and the directing duo; Fraser's trilogy as the franchise's core.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Omits ages, other cast returns, release date, filming location and the British Museum scene.
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- “extremely divisive”“long-awaited reunion”
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“then the extremely divisive third movie installment, 2008's The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor.” — Screen Rant
“New set photos finally unveil the long-awaited reunion” — Screen Rant
Right1 outlet
- Framing
- Celebrity-photo story led by the reunion, with detailed costume description, cast and production background, and Fraser's recent career.
- Emphasis
- Set images, outfits, the actors' ages, the characters' romance, cast returns, release date and Fraser's film Pressure and Oscar win.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Does not discuss the divisive reception of the third film.
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- “beloved cult classic”“electric on-screen chemistry”
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“Fans will no doubt be delighted to see the pair back together again, more than two decades on.” — Daily Mail
“the film became a beloved cult classic” — Daily Mail
What every side reports
- Weisz and Fraser reunited on the set of The Mummy 4 after 25 years.
- They play Evelyn Carnahan and Rick O'Connell.
- The film is untitled and directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett (Radio Silence).
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Brendan Fraser & Rachel Weisz Reunite In The Mummy 4's New Set Photos
Sympathetic Brief franchise-fan piece welcoming the reunion and recapping the series.
Right1 article
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Celebratory Upbeat photo-led report on the reunion with extensive cast, production and career detail.
- 14 Oct 10:30 First Daily MailR Rachel Weisz and Brendan Fraser reunite after 25 years as they are pictured together for the first time on the set of the new Mummy film
- 14 Oct 12:52 +2h 21m Screen RantN Brendan Fraser & Rachel Weisz Reunite In The Mummy 4's New Set Photos
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