Michael Johnston in Talks to Join Brendan Fraser in 'The Mummy 4'

Actor Michael Johnston is reportedly in early talks to join the cast of 'The Mummy 4,' which is expected to feature the return of Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz. This marks the first new actor potentially attached to the upcoming sequel.

27 Jul, 22:39 — 27 Jul, 23:04

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This news signals a potential revival of Universal Pictures' 'The Mummy' franchise, which has been dormant since 2017. The involvement of Brendan Fraser, who starred in the original successful trilogy, alongside a rising star like Michael Johnston, could indicate a new direction for the series.

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varietyMostly Factual10d ago

‘Obsession’ Star Michael Johnston in Talks to Join ‘The Mummy 4’ With Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz

“Obsession” star Michael Johnston is in early talks to join the fourth installment of “The Mummy,” Variety has confirmed. Johnston played Corey Bryant in the TV series “Teen Wolf,” but it was this year’s “Obsession” that made him a household name. The low-budget horror film became a box-office hit. Directed by Curry Barker, the R-rated “Obsession,” […]

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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual10d ago

‘Obsession’ Star Michael Johnston in Early Talks to Join ‘The Mummy’ Sequel

He would join Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz in the Radio Silence feature.

By Aaron Couch

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deadlineMostly Factual10d ago

‘Obsession’s Michael Johnston In Early Talks To Join Next ‘Mummy’ Film From Universal Pictures

EXCLUSIVE: Michael Johnston, star of Curry Barker’s breakout Focus Features horror film Obsession, is in early talks for a role in The Mummy, the next installment in the iconic action-adventure franchise from Universal Pictures, Deadline has confirmed. No word yet on the role to be played by Johnston. But he’ll star opposite the returning Brendan Fraser and […]

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screen-rantMixed10d ago

Brendan Fraser's The Mummy 4 Eyeing First New Actor With 2026 Horror Breakout

Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz's The Mummy 4 is eyeing its first new actor with the star of one of 2026's biggest horror breakouts.

By Adam Bentz

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First report: hollywood-reporter · 27 Jul, 22:39|Full coverage: 4 · 25m|Window: 25m

hollywood-reporter27 Jul, 22:39First to report

‘Obsession’ Star Michael Johnston in Early Talks to Join ‘The Mummy’ Sequel

variety27 Jul, 22:52

‘Obsession’ Star Michael Johnston in Talks to Join ‘The Mummy 4’ With Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz

screen-rant27 Jul, 22:59

Brendan Fraser's The Mummy 4 Eyeing First New Actor With 2026 Horror Breakout

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Michael Johnston in Talks to Join Brendan Fraser in 'The Mummy 4'

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‘Obsession’ Star Michael Johnston in Talks to Join ‘The Mummy 4’ With Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz

‘Obsession’ Star Michael Johnston in Early Talks to Join ‘The Mummy’ Sequel

‘Obsession’s Michael Johnston In Early Talks To Join Next ‘Mummy’ Film From Universal Pictures

Brendan Fraser's The Mummy 4 Eyeing First New Actor With 2026 Horror Breakout

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‘Obsession’ Star Michael Johnston in Early Talks to Join ‘The Mummy’ Sequel

‘Obsession’ Star Michael Johnston in Talks to Join ‘The Mummy 4’ With Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz

Brendan Fraser's The Mummy 4 Eyeing First New Actor With 2026 Horror Breakout

‘Obsession’s Michael Johnston In Early Talks To Join Next ‘Mummy’ Film From Universal Pictures

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