Two decades after his last appearance as the legendary Rick O’Connell, Oscar winner Brendan Fraser announced that he has begun a physical transformation to resume his character in the fourth installment of The Mummy.
Remembered for his acclaimed performance in the film The Whalewhere he played a severely obese English teacher, Brendan Fraser now returns to one of his most physically demanding characters.
It was through an interview on the program The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon where he shared that he has begun training to regain Rick O’Connell’s characteristic physical condition, because he would return to the character.
The interview, which began by remembering his previous visit to the program, where he played a comical character and won an Oscar ten days later, continued with the challenge that it represented. The Whale. However, it was during the announcement of new news that he confessed details about this new production.
Jimmy Fallon asked about cast reunion rumors The Mummyto which Brendan Fraser responded that it would be in development to give the public what they have been asking for for years.
He confessed that at some point he had hopes of returning to the character, but then he lost them. Regarding the new production, he highlighted that they will once again “ride horses and return to the filming locations.”
Brendan Fraser also highlighted that, at 57 years old, he works to improve his physical condition, because the character is marked by scenes of action, chases and adventures, as highlighted Infobae.
Brendan Fraser revealed that he has already started his physical training to return as Rick O’Connell in ‘THE MUMMY 4’.
The actor commented on social networks that he is making an effort to get back in shape for the expected return of the franchise.
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“Please wish me luck. I’m doing my best to get this 57-year-old team into shape,” he stressed. Likewise, he stressed that only if the main cast returns will the film be made.
This means that Rachel Weisz will return as Evelyn Carnahan and John Hannah as Jonathan.
The film could premiere on October 15, 2027, media outlets such as Varietywhich highlights Fraser’s return to the world of action.