Brendan Fraser Reacts to Dwayne Johnson's Support, Teases 'The Mummy' Sequel?
Brendan Fraser reacts to possibly reprising his role alongside Dwayne Johnson in a sequel to 'The Mummy Returns'.
Actor Brendan Fraser is prominently known for his roles in blockbusters comedies such as "George of the Jungle", "Blast From the Past", "Looney Tunes: Back in Action", and more.
His biggest commercial success came from his role as Rick O'Connell in the adventure fantasy film "The Mummy" and its sequel "The Mummy Returns", in which he starred alongside Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.
Dwayne Johnson 'So Happy' For Brendan Fraser's Success
During the premiere of Fraser's "The Whale" at the Venice International Film Festival, he and the film received a 6-minute standing ovation from the audience, in which Brendan was visibly moved to tears during the moment.
Shortly after a video of his heartfelt reaction circulated online, Dwayne Johnson took to Twitter to express his happiness for the success of his former co-star and director friend.
Man this makes me so happy to see this beautiful ovation for Brendan. He supported me coming into his Mummy Returns franchise for my first ever role, which kicked off my Hollywood career. Rooting for all your success brother and congrats to my bud Darren Aronofsky. #TheWhale 👏🏾 https://t.co/SNBLPHHmEZ
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) September 4, 2022
In a recent interview with Variety, Brendan Fraser reacts to the "Fast & Furious" star's support, stating "I thought that was really nice of him".
Brendan Fraser on 'The Mummy' Sequel Possibility
Additionally, on the subject of Dwayne Johnson, Brendan Fraser recently told Variety that he would be open to reprising his role in a sequel to "The Mummy Returns", although The Rock has not made any comment on returning to the film franchise.
"I don't know how it would work," he said. "But I'd be open to it, if someone came up with the right conceit."
Additionally, Fraser commented on the 2017 reboot of "The Mummy" which was led by Tom Cruise, "It is hard to make that movie. The ingredient that we had going for our Mummy, which I didn't see in the new one, was fun. That was what was lacking in that incarnation. It was too much of a straight-ahead horror movie. The Mummy should be a thrill ride, but not terrifying and scary."
Brendan Fraser's "The Whale" is set to premiere in the United States on December 9, 2022. The film marks his first lead role since the 2013 film, "Breakout".
