Rachel Weisz, 56, gives James Bond star husband Daniel Craig a run for his money as she performs daring stunts for The Mummy reboot

She has watched her husband Daniel Craig dangle from railings and leap across rooftops as James Bond.Now Rachel Weisz is giving the former 007 a run for his money after being spotted performing a daring stunt of her own for the new Mummy film.The Oscar-winning actress, 56, was seen gripping a rope as she was lowered down the side of a grand period-style building in west London.Ms Weisz appeared to be suspended several feet above the ground as she carefully descended between takes, with production equipment and scaffolding visible beside her.And she did not let the action get in the way of her wardrobe.The actress was dressed in a burgundy blouse and mustard-yellow polka-dot skirt covered in black spots, with a full underskirt and vintage-style heels. She has watched her husband Daniel Craig dangle from railings and leap across rooftops as James Bond... Now Rachel Weisz is giving the former 007 a run for his money after being spotted performing a daring stunt of her own for the new Mummy filmHer hair was swept back from her face as she held tightly on to the rope, appearing focused as she was moved down the building's pale stone walls.Ms Weisz is reprising her role as Evelyn Carnahan, now Evelyn O'Connell, in The Mummy: Book of the Dead alongside Brendan Fraser.The pair first appeared together in the original The Mummy in 1999 before reuniting for The Mummy Returns in 2001.Fraser, 57, is returning as adventurer Rick O'Connell, marking the pair's first appearance together in the franchise for 25 years.Ms Weisz did not appear in the third film, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, released in 2008, with Maria Bello, 59, taking over the role of Evelyn.The new film is understood to follow the first two instalments rather than the events of the third, with the original leading pair back at the centre of the action.John Hannah, 64, is also returning as Evelyn's brother Jonathan Carnahan, while Arnold Vosloo is back as the ancient Egyptian priest Imhotep. The Oscar-winning actress, 56, was seen gripping a rope as she was lowered down the side of a grand period-style building in West London Ms Weisz appeared to be suspended several feet above the ground as she carefully descended between takes, with production equipment and scaffolding visible beside her And she did not let the action get in the way of her wardrobe The actress was dressed in a burgundy blouse and mustard-yellow polka-dot skirt covered in black spots, with a full underskirt and vintage-style heels Her hair was swept back from her face as she held tightly on to the rope, appearing focused as she was moved down the building's pale stone walls Ms Weisz is reprising her role as Evelyn Carnahan, now Evelyn O'Connell, in The Mummy: Book of the Dead alongside Brendan Fraser The pair first appeared together in the original The Mummy in 1999 before reuniting for The Mummy Returns in 2001 Ms Weisz did not appear in the third film, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, released in 2008, with Maria Bello, 59, taking over the role of Evelyn The new film is understood to follow the first two instalments rather than the events of the third, with the original leading pair back at the centre of the action Plot details remain under wraps, although Ms Weisz and Fraser have both been photographed in period costume during filming in London, with the reboot set in the late 1950s She put on an animated display as she shot the new scenes The production has also been shooting in Suffolk and Morocco, with the film scheduled for release on October 15, 2027 Rachel and husband Daniel pictured together in 2024 Kevin J O'Connor, 62, who played Beni Gabor in the original films, is also still attached to the project despite his character meeting a grisly end.The film is being directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, the filmmaking duo behind Ready or Not and Scream, from a script by David Coggeshall.Plot details remain under wraps, although Ms Weisz and Fraser have both been photographed in period costume during filming in London, with the reboot set in the late 1950s.The production has also been shooting in Suffolk and Morocco, with the film scheduled for release on October 15, 2027.