Brendan Fraser's The Mummy 4 Reportedly Casts New Lead In Mysterious Role

Published Oct 18, 2026, 11:29 AM EDT Rianna is the Movie News Editor for ScreenRant. After earning her BA in Film Studies, she began her career as an entertainment writer, contributing to several publications before joining ScreenRant. Her dissertation on the impact of streaming on traditional cinema sharpened her focus on the ever-evolving world of film and media. With 10 years in the industry, Rianna continues to cover the stories she loves while also advocating for awareness and representation of rare disabilities, such as Moebius Syndrome, which she lives with. Sign in to your ScreenRant account The Mummy 4 is bringing more talent to the screen. Brendan Fraser's time in The Mummy franchise transformed the actor into a beloved action star, which solidified his career during the 1990s and 2000s. Stephen Sommers directed the first installment, The Mummy, in 1999, with Fraser starring as adventurer Rick O'Connell in a reimagining of the 1932 classic. The cast returned for The Mummy Returns in 2001, introducing Dwayne Johnson as the Scorpion King. Due to 2008's The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor not being canon, a revival has been long overdue. The Mummy 4, now titled The Mummy: Book of the Dead, has reportedly cast a new lead in a mysterious role. Dread Central has reported that sources confirmed Egyptian actress and model Tara Emad, known for The Blue Elephant 2, has been cast in a mysterious new role in which she is considered a lead. Emad joins Fraser, Rachel Weisz, and John Hannah in a revival that's taken 25 years in the making. More to come...