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John Hannah Reprises Mummy Role in Radio Silence-Directed Universal Installment
entertainment14 days ago

John Hannah Reprises Mummy Role in Radio Silence-Directed Universal Installment

John Hannah is returning as Rachel Weisz’s brother in Universal Pictures’ next Mummy feature, reuniting Fraser, Weisz and Hannah; the film, directed by Radio Silence’s Matt Bettinelli‑Olpin and Tyler Gillett with a script by David Coggeshall, will keep plot details under wraps and is set to shoot in fall in London and Morocco ahead of a May 19, 2028 release, with Universal rereleasing The Mummy Returns in theaters in 2026 for its 25th anniversary.

Vladimir finale unpacked: a writer’s game of reality and fantasy
entertainment1 month ago

Vladimir finale unpacked: a writer’s game of reality and fantasy

Vladimir ends with The Protagonist using real-life obsession as fodder for fiction: in the cabin finale she drugs and binds Vlad, only to learn from Vlad that John and Cynthia weren’t lovers but writing buddies, not a real affair. Vlad’s rage fades as the Protagonist chooses herself, offering Vlad a weekly writing meet-up while she burns both men in her forthcoming novel. John’s misconduct hearing is dismissed (he loses his teaching license but keeps his pension), and the Protagonist ultimately saves her manuscript as a fire threatens the cabin, leaving the disappearance of truth deliberately ambiguous. The ending doubles as a meta-commentary on writers mining reality for stories.

Vladimir falters as a Fleabag-tinged campus thriller on Netflix
entertainment1 month ago

Vladimir falters as a Fleabag-tinged campus thriller on Netflix

Netflix’s Vladimir, led by Rachel Weisz, aims to fuse a campus sex scandal with a desire-driven thriller and Fleabag-esque fourth-wall monologues, but its flirtations with provocative material and sharp wit mostly miss the mark, leaning into self-delusion and one-sided storytelling rather than fully exploring victims or power dynamics; aesthetically glossy but narratively undercooked and not particularly captivating.

Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz in Talks to Reunite for 'The Mummy 4'
entertainment5 months ago

Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz in Talks to Reunite for 'The Mummy 4'

Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz are in talks to reunite for 'The Mummy 4', with the project reportedly written by David Coggeshall, though not officially confirmed. The actors starred together in the original 1999 film and its 2001 sequel, and both have since won Oscars. Fraser has expressed openness to returning to the franchise, but details are still under wraps.

Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz Reunite for New 'Mummy' Film from Abigail Directors
entertainment5 months ago

Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz Reunite for New 'Mummy' Film from Abigail Directors

Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz are returning for a fourth Mummy film, directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, with plot details still under wraps. The franchise, originating in 1999, has seen multiple sequels and a failed reboot attempt, but remains popular, with the new installment promising an adventurous story set partly in Egypt.