According to a conversation between Brendan Fraser and Variety, he is very much open to the idea of returning to 'The Mummy’ franchise.
That could possibly mean that if there are plans to make another 'Mummy' movie and the filmmakers approach Fraser for it, then it's possible that he will return to reprise his role as Rick O'Connell. However, there is no such talk happening or any such reports claiming that the makers are planning to produce another 'Mummy' movie.
Brendan James Fraser, an American-Canadian actor, has played leading roles in various blockbuster films. Out of them, his role as Rick O'Connell in The Mummy Trilogy is what propelled him to fame in Hollywood. He first starred as Rick in the 1999 release, 'The Mummy'.
Fraser portrayed the role of an American adventurer who leads Evelyn and her brother Jonathan to the ancient city of Hamunaptra in the film. Even though the film received mixed reviews, The Mummy was one of the blockbusters of the year 1999 and grossed over $416.4 million worldwide. The film was a commercial success and also brought Fraser well-deserved fame in the industry. Fraser also went on to reprise his role as Rick O'Connell in the two direct sequels, The Mummy Returns and The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor.
Why was the fourth 'Mummy' film canceled?
The Mummy and The Mummy Returns were super successful in terms of box office collections. The star cast was gaining international recognition and the makers were all set to take this franchise to another level. However, the downfall of the franchise began when the third film of the franchise, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon failed to impress the critics and audience and bagged negative reviews at the box office.
This led to the cancellation of the fourth film of the franchise, The Mummy: Rise of the Aztecs. The fourth film was supposed to be a sequel to the third film The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon but was shelved after the third film tanked terribly.
Why did Brendan Fraser take a hiatus from Hollywood?
As per Brenden Fraser, he took a break from acting due to certain personal reasons and health issues. He also revealed that due to his divorce and his wanting to spend more time with his family and kids, he had to take a step back from the spotlight for a while.
FAQs
Q. How old is Brendan Fraser?
A. Brendan Fraser is 54 years old. He was born on December 3, 1968.
Q. What is Brendan Fraser's net worth?
A. American-Canadian actor Brendan Fraser has a net worth of $20 million as of 2022.
Q. Why did Brendan Fraser take a hiatus from acting?
A. Brendan Fraser took a hiatus from acting due to personal reasons, especially his divorce from his ex-wife Afton Smith.
Q. What is Brendan Fraser's height?
A. According to various websites, Brendan Fraser's height reportedly stands at 6 feet 3 inches.
