Brendan Fraser has finally opened up about the possibility of him doing a “The Mummy” reboot, saying he’s not against the idea. The actor previously played lead adventurer Rick O’Connell in three films from 1999 to 2008. During a recent interview, Fraser said he’s very open to the idea but doesn’t know any exciting details about the project so far.
The actor criticized the Tom Cruise-led reboot of “The Mummy,” saying it was just “straight-up horror.” The film itself performed moderately in theaters and was panned by film critics, losing over $90 million in production costs.
Fraser recently returned to Hollywood with “The Whale,” in which he portrayed a 600-pound man trying to reconnect with his daughter. When the film premiered at the Venice Film Festival, it received a six-minute standing ovation, which moved Fraser. He also earned multiple awards for his performance, which he said was “uplifting and eye-opening.”
Read on to learn more.
Brendan Fraser Open To ‘The Mummy’ Reboot
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During a recent interview with Deadline, Fraser talked about the possibility of him doing a “Mummy” reboot. The 54-year-old revealed that he is very open to the idea of reclaiming the role of adventurer Rick O’Connell in the future. Fraser previously portrayed O’Connell in three “The Mummy” films, from 1999 to 2008.
During the interview, Fraser said per New York Post, “Gosh, I don’t know the finer details about it, but it’s kind of been an open question for a while now. I am not against it. I don’t know actors who don’t want to work.”
The “Inkheart” actor also joked that he doesn’t think he’s been “famous and unpaid at the same time” in his professional life, so he’s willing to take on a well-paying role. He added jokingly, “We all have to start somewhere.”
Brendan Fraser Criticizes Tom Cruise’s ‘The Mummy’
Fraser also criticized the return of Cruise’s “Mummy” from 2017, saying the film largely missed the mark. He said, “It was difficult to make the film. The material we had for our ‘Mummy’, which I didn’t see in the film, was fun. That is what is lacking in that incarnation.”
The “Bedazzled” actor also said the Cruise reboot is more of a “straight-forward horror movie.” However, Fraser said he understands that it’s difficult to film “The Mummy,” saying he “tried it three times.” He was not the only one to criticize the 2017 film, as it did not do well with film critics and also lost over $90 million to high marketing and production costs.
He’s Back In Hollywood With ‘The Whale’
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For years, Fraser was absent from Hollywood and recently made a comeback with his role in “The Whale.” Darren Aronofsky’s film is the story of a 600-pound man who tries to mend his relationship with his estranged daughter. The film has received much acclaim, most notably a six-minute standing ovation when it premiered at the Venice Film Festival in September 2022.
Fraser, in particular, has received a lot of praise for his performance in the film, including a nomination at the 2023 Golden Globes. At the Venice premiere, the actor became very emotional during the applause, repeatedly hugging director Aronofsky. Applause rose as Fraser tried to leave the theater, prompting him to bow before the audience.
Brendan Fraser Says The Praise Is Satisfying
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During the conversation with People magazine at the recent Palm Springs International Film Awards, where Fraser won the Spotlight Award, he talked about the accolades from the film. He said, “It’s been great, it’s been eye-opening. It has given me a sense of accomplishment by seeing how this story has changed people’s hearts and minds.”
Fraser admits it’s not an opportunity that comes around often and says he feels “very blessed and lucky to be a part of it.” He also said, “It gives me encouragement to see the positive impact this film has on its audience. And after everything is said and done about delivering popular shows and movies, that’s all well and good and wonderful.”
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