The Mummy 4 – An Unexpected Return to the Original Cast

Arnold Vosloo will return to play Imhotep in The Mummy 4 (The Mummy: Book of the Dead), the next chapter in the saga that marks the return of Brendan Fraser. Confirmation came directly from the actor during a conversation on the Danger Close podcast. Vosloo stated that he had just signed the agreement to participate in the film, currently in production in London, anticipating his arrival on set in November.

South African, born in 1962, Arnold Vosloo began his career in theater. In the cast of works such as 1492 – Conquest of Paradise by Ridley Scott and Hard Target by John Woo, his breakthrough to the general public came in 1999 with the role of the Egyptian priest in Stephen Sommers' The Mummy, a role he reprised in the 2001 sequel. Other film appearances include Agent Cody Banks, Blood Diamond, and G.I. Joe: Retaliation where he played Zartan.

Return to the Saga's Origins

The actor also expressed enthusiasm for the script, hinting that the return of the Egyptian priest will play a significant role in the story. To recreate the character's appearance, the production will also use digital de-aging, bringing Vosloo back to an image similar to that of the first film, shot in 1999.

The narrative choice excludes the events of The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor from 2008, directly connecting the new production to the 2001 film. Alongside Fraser and Vosloo, Rachel Weisz, John Hannah, Oded Fehr, and Kevin J. O'Connor will return. Directing are the excellent “franchise resurrectors” Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, already behind Scream and Ready or Not. The international release is set for October 15, 2027, awaiting confirmation of the Italian date.