Universal wants to continue reviving the classic monsters of the 70s and the prequel to The Mummy comes with a twist.
Universal Studios seems determined to revive its classic monsters, and everything indicates that ‘The Mummy’ will be next to receive the new prequel treatment. This news has created excitement and curiosity among horror and adventure movie fans who are eager to know more about the next installment.
A new chapter for the mummy
Well-known film industry expert Daniel Richman revealed that Universal is pre-production of ‘The Mummy’. According to reports, ‘Midway’ and ‘Colony’ star Wes Talk is writing the script.
What is not yet clear is which of the previous versions of ‘Mummy’ will serve as the prequel. In the year However, a 2017 reboot of the classic 1932 film with Boris Karloff, or Tom Cruise, cannot be ruled out, even though the latter received very negative reviews.
Stephen Sommers, the director behind the popular 1999 version and its 2001 sequel, shares his thoughts on the current state of the franchise. Sommers expressed his desire to meet with Fraser and Weisz. However, he also mentioned that no party has been consulted on this matter so far. This comment comes with complaints about the way the 2017 reboot was handled by Alex Kurtzman.
The 2017 reboot disaster
Recalling how the creators of the 2017 reboot left out of the creative process, Somers didn’t hide his frustration. “Honestly, I feel a little insulted because the writers and the director are. [Alex Kurtzman] “Nobody contacted Tom Cruise about that,” Somers said in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter.
“If I want to control something from someone, I talk to people. The third, directed by Rob. [Cohen]He’s just like my son. I didn’t want to step on his heels, so I helped produce it. But I had nothing to do with Tom Cruise. They never spoke to me or called me. I was doing other things, and not sitting around crying. I think it’s common courtesy.
If reports about the new ‘Mom’ movie are correct, it will join a growing list of projects based on Universal’s classic monsters in development. Among these are the sequel to ‘Invisible Man’, the remake of ‘Wolf Man’ starring Christopher Abbott, a film about ‘Frankenstein’ directed by Guillermo del Toro and another based on ‘Bride of Frankenstein’ directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal.
Expectations and assumptions
While we await an official confirmation about this prequel, fans are speculating about the possible focus of the story. Does Imhotep focus on his character’s origins before he became a frightened mummy? Or perhaps explore new myths and characters from ancient Egypt that enrich the universe of ‘The Mummy’? With Talk’s involvement in the script, there are high hopes that the new installment will retain the spirit of adventure and horror that made the 1999 version famous.
Anticipation is building as monster movie fans wait to see how Universal handles this ‘mummy’ prequel. Hopefully, this new project will bring a new perspective to a classic story that has captivated generations, rekindling the magic and mystery of the original films.
The return of ‘The Mummy’ to the big screen is an event that promises to delight both monster movie fans and adventure movie lovers alike. With big names on board and a rich history to explore, this prequel could be one of the most anticipated films of the coming years. We look forward to any further details and confirmations you bring to this interesting project.