Last week, we reported that Oscar-winning actorRussell Crowewas in early talks to play a “Jekyll-like role in Universal Pictures’The Mummyreboot. No details were given for this character, but we know that the story is set in modern day, and it will be the first full adventure in the studio’s massive monster reboot franchise, set to hit theaters on June 21, 2025. While doing press for his new movieThe Nice Guys,Russell Croweconfirmed that he is actually playingDr. Jekyll.
Production started last month on Universal Pictures’Mummyreboot, withTom Cruiseis reportedly playing a special forces soldier who teams with an archaeologist (Annabelle Wallis), although those character details have yet to be confirmed. Sofia Boutella, who had abreakthrough rolein last year’sKingsman: The Secret Service, is playing the Mummy, marking the first time in franchise history that a female has played the title character. Here’s whatRussell Crowehad to say abou this character, in a new interview withCollider.
“Yeah, I’m gonna do it. I’m gonna play Dr. Henry Jekyll, Fellow of the Royal Society. It’s very interesting, what they’re gonna do with that stuff. I’ve had a couple of chats about it with the director (Alex Kurtzman). (It’s) designed to seriously scare the shit out of you.”
Jurassic WorldandNew GirlstarJake Johnsonsigned on for a role in March, which was specifically written for him. The actor will play a member of the military with ties toTom Cruise’s unnamed character. As forRussell Crowe’s character, the initial report hints that discussions could lead to a future spinoff centering on this character, but, for now, negotiations are only being made for this movie. There have previously been reports that the movie centers on Navy SEALS in Iraq, but that was never confirmed.
Alex Kurtzmanis directing theMummy Reboot, working from a script byJon Spaihts, withChris MorganandSean Danielproducing this action-adventure thriller. This movie follows 2014’sDracula Untold, which ended with a prologue that brought its vampire into present day as part of this sprawling cinematic universe. The studio is also developingThe Invisible Man, which will starJohnny Depp, along withVan Helsing,The Bride of FrankensteinandThe Wolfman.Russell Crowewill next be seen in Warner Bros.‘The Nice Guys, opening on May 20, where he stars alongsideRyan Gosling. The actor is also attached to star in the true story adaptationIn Sand and Blood, playing the captain of an American ship that was wrecked off the Western Sahara coast in 1815. Stay tuned for more casting updates on Universal PicturesMummy Rebootas production continues in the U.K.
