In a shocking turn of events, Brendan Fraser, the beloved star of the original The Mummy trilogy, has reportedly decided to walk away from the upcoming fourth installment of the franchise.<\/p>\n
The reason behind his sudden departure?<\/p>\n
It seems that Fraser was less than thrilled when he discovered that Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, had been chosen to replace Rachel Weitz as his on-screen love interest.<\/p>\n
“I’m not going to work with Meghan,” Fraser boldly declared.<\/p>\n
His fury stemmed from the fact that Markle, who has been embroiled in a series of controversies since marrying Prince Harry and leaving the royal family, had been cast as Evelyn Carnahan, a character originally portrayed by Weitz in the first two films.<\/p>\n
Fraser’s disappointment was palpable, as he had recently made a triumphant comeback in Hollywood after years of personal and professional struggles.<\/p>\n
He was excited about reprising his role as Rick O’Connell, the adventurous and charismatic hero of the series.<\/p>\n
Moreover, he had been eagerly looking forward to reuniting with Weitz, with whom he shared great chemistry both on and off-screen.<\/p>\n
However, Fraser’s hopes were dashed when he learned that Weitz had declined to return for the fourth film due to scheduling conflicts and creative differences.<\/p>\n
To make matters worse, Markle had been hired as her replacement, leaving Fraser feeling outraged and betrayed by the producers.<\/p>\n
He couldn’t fathom why they would choose Meghan Markle, of all people, to fill Rachel Weitz’s shoes.<\/p>\n
In his eyes, she was a terrible actress, a publicity seeker, and a troublemaker.<\/p>\n
Fraser wanted no part in the royal drama that seemed to follow her everywhere.<\/p>\n
According to reports, Fraser confronted the producers and demanded that they recast the role of Evelyn, or else he would walk away from the project altogether.<\/p>\n
However, the producers stood their ground, arguing that Markle’s casting was a strategic move to generate attention and controversy for the film, ultimately boosting its box office performance.<\/p>\n
They assured Fraser that Markle’s star power would captivate audiences and bring a fresh, modern twist to the character.<\/p>\n
Despite their attempts to persuade him, Fraser remained unconvinced and ultimately decided to quit The Mummy 4.<\/p>\n
He made it clear that he would rather distance himself from the project entirely than work alongside Meghan Markle.<\/p>\n
Moreover, he expressed his disappointment and frustration with the direction the franchise had taken, believing it had lost its original charm and spirit.<\/p>\n
Fraser envisioned The Mummy 4 as a reunion of the original cast and crew, a tribute to the fans who adored the first two films.<\/p>\n
He didn’t want to witness Rachel Weitz’s character being tarnished by Meghan Markle in a cheap and sensationalized sequel designed solely to capitalize on her fame and controversy.<\/p>\n
Fraser’s departure has thrown The Mummy 4 production into disarray, as filmmakers scramble to find a suitable replacement or potentially rewrite the script to accommodate his absence.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Meghan Markle has remained tight-lipped about the situation, seemingly unfazed by Fraser’s reaction.<\/p>\n
She maintains confidence in her ability to do justice to the role of Evelyn.<\/p>\n
Directed by John Turteltaub and produced by Alex Kurtzman, The Mummy 4 is scheduled to commence filming in early 2024, with a release date set for late 2024.<\/p>\n
The film will also feature Tom Cruise, who starred in the 2017 reboot of The Mummy, alongside both new and returning cast members.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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