Surprise! John Hannah to Return in 'The Mummy' Reboot with Brendan Fraser

The news of John Hannah's return to the 'Mummy' saga has generated great excitement among film fans. Hannah, who played the erudite thief in the original film and its sequels, will once again join Brendan Fraser, the intrepid adventurer of the saga. The reboot, which promises a new vision of the story, is being directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, known as Radio Silence, from a script by David Coggeshall, writer of 'The Family Plan'.

Universal Pictures supports this project which is scheduled to premiere in theaters on May 19, 2028. The details of the plot are kept secret, which increases the intrigue surrounding the new installment of this iconic saga of adventure and action.

John Hannah's participation in the 'Mummy' reboot marks a reunion with the cinematic universe that catapulted him to fame. His return promises to revive the chemistry and charisma that characterized him in the previous films. Hannah has participated in films such as 'Sliding Doors', 'Another Mother's Son' and 'Four Weddings and a Funeral', for which he was nominated for a BAFTA.

On television, he recently appeared in season 6 of 'Black Mirror', Netflix's 'The Decameron' and HBO's 'The Last of Us'. He recently finished filming the film 'Bedlam' with Peter Serafinowicz and Scott Adkins and also participates in the 2026 British comedy 'The Incomer' alongside Domhnall Gleeson. His next project is to star in the six-part drama 'Death in Benidorm'.

Radio Silence, responsible for films like 'Ready or Not' and for revitalizing the 'Scream' franchise with 2022's 'Scream' and 2023's 'Scream VI', are at the forefront of the direction. The choice of Radio Silence to direct the reboot suggests a new perspective on the franchise, promising a combination of suspense, action and possibly a touch of humor, elements that characterize their previous work.

The production of 'The Mummy' for Universal is overseen by Executive Vice President of Production Development Jay Polidoro and Director of Production Development Jacqueline Garell.

The release date of the reboot, May 19, 2028, marks an important milestone for followers of the saga. The wait will generate expectations and speculation about the plot, the visual style and the treatment of the characters. The announcement of this date, along with the return of John Hannah and the participation of Brendan Fraser, has consolidated the public's interest in this project.

The Hollywood Reporter broke the news of Hannah's return. Hannah is represented by Artist's Rights Group and Felker Toczek Suddleson LLP.