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The Mummy Biography Flash a weekly Biography.
Alright folks, sand gets in your shoes, but news about The Mummy just won’t stop getting in your feed. Yes, that’s right, our very own linen-wrapped, occasionally misunderstood, and perpetually resurrected *The Mummy* is back in the headlines — and against all odds, not for an elaborate casino heist or a TikTok lip-sync challenge, but for actual news with, dare I say it, long-term biographical significance.
So first things first, yes — Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz are both in *live negotiations* to dust off their fedoras and come back as Rick and Evelyn for The Mummy 4. You heard that right. According to The Hollywood Reporter and Deadline, this “Wait you guys still want more?” franchise entry is not a reboot but a direct sequel to 2008’s *Tomb of the Dragon Emperor.* That means more treasure, more trouble, probably more sand in uncomfortable places, and maybe… just maybe… closure for anyone still pretending the Tom Cruise reboot never happened. Universal didn’t just stop there; they handed the keys over to directing duo Radio Silence (Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett), fresh off their Scream relaunch and several intimate dinners with horror fans everywhere. This is the same pair rumored to be allergic to boring movies — so keep expectations unwrapped and ready for action.
Not to be outdone, New Line Cinema and horror favorite Lee Cronin of *Evil Dead Rise* fame are prepping their *own* spin, slated for April 2026. Yes, that’s two — count ‘em — two completely separate, totally unrelated Mummy projects at rival studios. If you’re confused, join the club; I’m chairing tonight’s meeting, and the dress code is “chaotically wrapped.” Cronin has promised a take “unlike any Mummy movie you ever laid eyeballs on before,” and if that sounds like a threat, well, it’s 2025 — threats sometimes come gift wrapped as nostalgia.
And just when the party was getting fun, *Moon Knight* director Mohamed Diab weighed in — because it’s 2025 and who *isn’t* subtweeting The Mummy? Diab called out the franchise for a lack of Egyptian visibility. Honestly, fair point — maybe the next resurrection will have more Cairo and fewer London museum gift shops.
No Imhotep sightings on TikTok this week, but horror forums are buzzing, fan art is flowing, and Twitter (fine, “X,” whatever) briefly considered “#MummyRenaissance.” And let’s pour one out for whoever at Universal is now Googling ‘wrinkle cream for the undead’ because, folks, it’s been 26 years since Fraser and Weisz first ran from scarabs and CGI mayhem.
That’s the latest on our favorite, chronically misunderstood, fictional pile of bandages. Subscribe so you don’t miss a single unwrapping, and search “Biography Flash” for more questionable life choices turned pop culture phenomena. Until next time, it’s Marc Ellery, rolling the credits and rolling my eyes at anyone who thinks mummies stay dead the first time. Thanks for listening!
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Alright folks, sand gets in your shoes, but news about The Mummy just won’t stop getting in your feed. Yes, that’s right, our very own linen-wrapped, occasionally misunderstood, and perpetually resurrected *The Mummy* is back in the headlines — and against all odds, not for an elaborate casino heist or a TikTok lip-sync challenge, but for actual news with, dare I say it, long-term biographical significance.
So first things first, yes — Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz are both in *live negotiations* to dust off their fedoras and come back as Rick and Evelyn for The Mummy 4. You heard that right. According to The Hollywood Reporter and Deadline, this “Wait you guys still want more?” franchise entry is not a reboot but a direct sequel to 2008’s *Tomb of the Dragon Emperor.* That means more treasure, more trouble, probably more sand in uncomfortable places, and maybe… just maybe… closure for anyone still pretending the Tom Cruise reboot never happened. Universal didn’t just stop there; they handed the keys over to directing duo Radio Silence (Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett), fresh off their Scream relaunch and several intimate dinners with horror fans everywhere. This is the same pair rumored to be allergic to boring movies — so keep expectations unwrapped and ready for action.
Not to be outdone, New Line Cinema and horror favorite Lee Cronin of *Evil Dead Rise* fame are prepping their *own* spin, slated for April 2026. Yes, that’s two — count ‘em — two completely separate, totally unrelated Mummy projects at rival studios. If you’re confused, join the club; I’m chairing tonight’s meeting, and the dress code is “chaotically wrapped.” Cronin has promised a take “unlike any Mummy movie you ever laid eyeballs on before,” and if that sounds like a threat, well, it’s 2025 — threats sometimes come gift wrapped as nostalgia.
And just when the party was getting fun, *Moon Knight* director Mohamed Diab weighed in — because it’s 2025 and who *isn’t* subtweeting The Mummy? Diab called out the franchise for a lack of Egyptian visibility. Honestly, fair point — maybe the next resurrection will have more Cairo and fewer London museum gift shops.
No Imhotep sightings on TikTok this week, but horror forums are buzzing, fan art is flowing, and Twitter (fine, “X,” whatever) briefly considered “#MummyRenaissance.” And let’s pour one out for whoever at Universal is now Googling ‘wrinkle cream for the undead’ because, folks, it’s been 26 years since Fraser and Weisz first ran from scarabs and CGI mayhem.
That’s the latest on our favorite, chronically misunderstood, fictional pile of bandages. Subscribe so you don’t miss a single unwrapping, and search “Biography Flash” for more questionable life choices turned pop culture phenomena. Until next time, it’s Marc Ellery, rolling the credits and rolling my eyes at anyone who thinks mummies stay dead the first time. Thanks for listening!
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/45JRxcr
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
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Alright folks, sand gets in your shoes, but news about The Mummy just won’t stop getting in your feed. Yes, that’s right, our very own linen-wrapped, occasionally misunderstood, and perpetually resurrected *The Mummy* is back in the headlines — and against all odds, not for an elaborate casino heist or a TikTok lip-sync challenge, but for actual news with, dare I say it, long-term biographical significance.
So first things first, yes — Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz are both in *live negotiations* to dust off their fedoras and come back as Rick and Evelyn for The Mummy 4. You heard that right. According to The Hollywood Reporter and Deadline, this “Wait you guys still want more?” franchise entry is not a reboot but a direct sequel to 2008’s *Tomb of the Dragon Emperor.* That means more treasure, more trouble, probably more sand in uncomfortable places, and maybe… just maybe… closure for anyone still pretending the Tom Cruise reboot never happened. Universal didn’t just stop there; they handed the keys over to directing duo Radio Silence (Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett), fresh off their Scream relaunch and several intimate dinners with horror fans everywhere. This is the same pair rumored to be allergic to boring movies — so keep expectations unwrapped and ready for action.
Not to be outdone, New Line Cinema and horror favorite Lee Cronin of *Evil Dead Rise* fame are prepping their *own* spin, slated for April 2026. Yes, that’s two — count ‘em — two completely separate, totally unrelated Mummy projects at rival studios. If you’re confused, join the club; I’m chairing tonight’s meeting, and the dress code is “chaotically wrapped.” Cronin has promised a take “unlike any Mummy movie you ever laid eyeballs on before,” and if that sounds like a threat, well, it’s 2025 — threats sometimes come gift wrapped as nostalgia.
And just when the party was getting fun, *Moon Knight* director Mohamed Diab weighed in — because it’s 2025 and who *isn’t* subtweeting The Mummy? Diab called out the franchise for a lack of Egyptian visibility. Honestly, fair point — maybe the next resurrection will have more Cairo and fewer London museum gift shops.
No Imhotep sightings on TikTok this week, but horror forums are buzzing, fan art is flowing, and Twitter (fine, “X,” whatever) briefly considered “#MummyRenaissance.” And let’s pour one out for whoever at Universal is now Googling ‘wrinkle cream for the undead’ because, folks, it’s been 26 years since Fraser and Weisz first ran from scarabs and CGI mayhem.
That’s the latest on our favorite, chronically misunderstood, fictional pile of bandages. Subscribe so you don’t miss a single unwrapping, and search “Biography Flash” for more questionable life choices turned pop culture phenomena. Until next time, it’s Marc Ellery, rolling the credits and rolling my eyes at anyone who thinks mummies stay dead the first time. Thanks for listening!
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/45JRxcr
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Alright folks, sand gets in your shoes, but news about The Mummy just won’t stop getting in your feed. Yes, that’s right, our very own linen-wrapped, occasionally misunderstood, and perpetually resurrected *The Mummy* is back in the headlines — and against all odds, not for an elaborate casino heist or a TikTok lip-sync challenge, but for actual news with, dare I say it, long-term biographical significance.
So first things first, yes — Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz are both in *live negotiations* to dust off their fedoras and come back as Rick and Evelyn for The Mummy 4. You heard that right. According to The Hollywood Reporter and Deadline, this “Wait you guys still want more?” franchise entry is not a reboot but a direct sequel to 2008’s *Tomb of the Dragon Emperor.* That means more treasure, more trouble, probably more sand in uncomfortable places, and maybe… just maybe… closure for anyone still pretending the Tom Cruise reboot never happened. Universal didn’t just stop there; they handed the keys over to directing duo Radio Silence (Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett), fresh off their Scream relaunch and several intimate dinners with horror fans everywhere. This is the same pair rumored to be allergic to boring movies — so keep expectations unwrapped and ready for action.
Not to be outdone, New Line Cinema and horror favorite Lee Cronin of *Evil Dead Rise* fame are prepping their *own* spin, slated for April 2026. Yes, that’s two — count ‘em — two completely separate, totally unrelated Mummy projects at rival studios. If you’re confused, join the club; I’m chairing tonight’s meeting, and the dress code is “chaotically wrapped.” Cronin has promised a take “unlike any Mummy movie you ever laid eyeballs on before,” and if that sounds like a threat, well, it’s 2025 — threats sometimes come gift wrapped as nostalgia.
And just when the party was getting fun, *Moon Knight* director Mohamed Diab weighed in — because it’s 2025 and who *isn’t* subtweeting The Mummy? Diab called out the franchise for a lack of Egyptian visibility. Honestly, fair point — maybe the next resurrection will have more Cairo and fewer London museum gift shops.
No Imhotep sightings on TikTok this week, but horror forums are buzzing, fan art is flowing, and Twitter (fine, “X,” whatever) briefly considered “#MummyRenaissance.” And let’s pour one out for whoever at Universal is now Googling ‘wrinkle cream for the undead’ because, folks, it’s been 26 years since Fraser and Weisz first ran from scarabs and CGI mayhem.
That’s the latest on our favorite, chronically misunderstood, fictional pile of bandages. Subscribe so you don’t miss a single unwrapping, and search “Biography Flash” for more questionable life choices turned pop culture phenomena. Until next time, it’s Marc Ellery, rolling the credits and rolling my eyes at anyone who thinks mummies stay dead the first time. Thanks for listening!
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/45JRxcr
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI