On today’s Geek Freaks Headlines, we break down the big news: Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz are in talks to return for a new “The Mummy.” The film is set up at Universal with Radio Silence (Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett) directing, and reporting points to a sequel that ignores the third movie. We also talk tone, why fans wanted this, and what early creative choices suggest for the adventure-meets-horror vibe.

Timestamps & Topics

• 00:00 — Return of “The Mummy,” Fraser and Weisz talks, nostalgia context

• 00:18 — Radio Silence attached; quick recap of their recent films

• 00:34 — Expecting scarier elements and classic undead set pieces

• 00:50 — Timeline status, what’s next, promise to follow production updates

Key Takeaways

• Universal is moving forward with a new “The Mummy,” with Fraser and Weisz in active talks.

• Radio Silence is attached to direct, setting expectations for energetic suspense and character-driven thrills.

• The third film is reportedly being sidelined, framing this as a spiritual follow-up to the first two entries.

• Early chatter points to a slightly scarier tone alongside the adventure flavor fans love.

• Plot and release details are still under wraps, but we’ll track updates as they land.

Memorable Quotes

• “This is pure nostalgia.”

• “The third movie that we all dislike… doesn’t count anymore.”

• “One of the best franchises forgotten to the 90s is back.”

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Geek Freaks Headlines, The Mummy, Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, Radio Silence, Universal Pictures, Movie News, Adventure Horror, 1990s Movies, Reboot vs Sequel