Michael Johnston is in early talks to join the cast of the next The Mummy film from Universal Pictures. He would star opposite returning actors Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz and John Hannah.
The project is directed by Radio Silence duo Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett from a script by David Coggeshall. Sean Daniel produces alongside William Sherak, James Vanderbilt and Paul Neinstein of Project X Entertainment, with Clayton Townsend also producing.
The film is slated for release on October 15, 2027. Johnston rose to prominence after starring in the Focus Features horror film Obsession, which became the studio's top-grossing title worldwide.
Universal Pictures had no comment on the casting. The news was first reported by The InSneider.
Fraser and Weisz reprise their roles as Rick O'Connell and Evelyn O'Connell in the new installment.