Bad news Mummy fans. Rachel Weisz has officially dropped out of The Mummy 3.
You might remember a few months ago we were the first place to break the scoop that there was trouble with Mummy 3. At the time we told you that Weisz was hesitant to take part in the third sequel because of severe problems with the script. Of course shortly after we posted that story, Universal called us to refute it. It looks like their claim that everything was fine with Mummy 3 was nothing more than PR spin. We had it right.
The same source that broke that original info to us contacted me tonight to update us on why Weisz left. Our source says, “the script is still in the same shape that it was the last time I told you about, meaning that its still crap and Weisz finally took the high road out of there.” It sounds like even if they do manage to get other key cast members to participate, it won’t matter. It will take a miracle to make The Mummy 3 good.
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I think that they should give up on The Mummy 3 if she's not going to be in it. I hate it when they make sequils that don't have the original actors in it. She has been to important in the other two movies to replace her with someone else. If they did make it then they should kill off her character or else rewrite the script to where she's is another country on an expedition or something.
Rachel ain't a traitor to the movie... I think it was Wise of her to back out of the movie... I've read the script and it does suck. it ain't as witty as the first one... and Asian mummys? come on! no offense to China but Egypt is just much more interesting when it comes to Mummys.
In addition to Rachel, Arnold Vosloo, Oded Fehr, and Patricia Velasquez will also not be in the movie. Rachel IS Evelyn, just like Arnold IS the MUMMY and the less of the original characters I see in the film the more it sounds like it's going to be a complete catastrophe. And I disagree with the choice of location, primarily because there are more than enough mummies in Egypt that if they wanted to write about a different mummy, they have no lack of material to work with along the Nile. Secondly, I think they may be doing it just to appease China.
Rachel has every right to turn down the role if the script is bad. Even though The Mummy series made her a household name, she doesn't have to participate in a crappy movie. Not to mention, she's now an Oscar winner. She has to choose her role wisely now or else people will question her talent. Look at Halle Berry. She won the Oscar for Monster's Ball, but followed up with several flops. Gothika was ok, but Catwoman was awful. I have no clue why she took that role. The script was horrible and the acting was awful. And the reviews for Perfect Stranger aren't good either. Maybe it was the huge multi-million dollar salary. Anyhow, obviously Rachel is taking the high road no matter how much money they offer. I think its the right choice. The Mummy series should just end. Audiences are too attached to Evelyn being portrayed by Rachel, and I've heard that Maria Bello, the new Evie, is a bad actress. I smell a disaster waiting to happen.
I agree that this movie will suck. The characters played by Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz compliment each other and they shouldn't change it. They should write Evie out of the movie, and be done with it. I don't think movie makers should exchange actors/actresses when creating sequels. Because they ALWAYS turn out to be a big disaster. I also don't really like the actor who is playing Alex. I think that they should consider what the audience wants to see, and whoever is a big fan of the previous 2 films will not want to see this change. I hope nobody goes to see this movie if they really replace Rachel Wiesz.
..........Rachel comon baby gurl, we want ya on the 3rd film, so wat if the script is crappy, itz gonna suck more if ur not in it *tear*, they can't bring that otha gurl to take ur place, NOWAY!, u created Evy!! aww man, if da director didn't let u at least have a say of changing the script. . . . .then itz all his fault!! ugh...oh well, itz juss ur so talented, u give that extra 'uumph" in every film u take part in......plz call me ^^
rachel why r you doin this to us. you were so good in the last 2 movies that i am movin to egypt next summer to learn more about mummys and prymaids. you and bredan have it going on. but the 3rd movie wont be gud with the new evy. thanks a lot rachel.
ok when i first heard their was gonna be a third i was super happy but when i found out rachel was not in it i was upset i love all the cast they make the movie, but when they change the people in it its not the same and why china? i dont get it, im gonna watch it just to see what its like and because i love brenden f. and i suport him for stayin in all the movies but im not happy who wrote this movie
My sister mentioned to me that there is going to be a 3d installment of the Mummy. I raced home and looked it up on the internet - BAM! No Rachel Weisz. The kind of chemistry the whole cast had in the first two movies is something that cannot be "scripted". I hate the fact that she will not be in the third movie, but I respect her choice as an actor, just as I respected Keanu Reeves choice to turn down the seqel to a movie that made him a household name (at least in my house). I just have 4 words to say: Speed 2: Cruise Control.
Stand by your guns girl. When you start making movies for the money and not for the love of your craft, that's the first step in a long string of disasterous movies.
i'll miss seeing her in the 3ed part
idoint know how the move will be with out her
in fact the 3ed part should be grate
but hf she didn't like the script
it make me dout how the movie will be
Traitor? I think she was much true to the film than whoever it was that was responsible for The Mummy Returns, which was REALLY disappointing. I liked Evey, who was a real woman in the first movie, but in the second one they made her the Perfect Wife, perfectly made up even in the midst of disaster. I loved Rick and Evey in the first movie, because they have the Benedick and Beatrice thing going on, and it's so funny and sweet. That was gone in the second movie.
Such a shame about the probably most sucky script (considering Mummy 2), and THE Evey not returning, because Jet Li would be joining and I liked him in The One. I won't hate on her replacement actress though, because Maria Bello once guest starred in DUE SOUTH, and she got best actress, opposite Viggo Mortensen, in A History of Violence.
If Rachel Weisz isn't in this movie...I doubt I will watch it. She is awesome and I just can't see anyone else playing Evelyn. I love the first two movies, they were amazing pieces of work. Definitely "goofy monster fun" with amazing story line attached. I rather watch re-runs of the first two movies.
I def. agree...Rachel W. totally made the movie, and I'm pissed that they are replacing her...They shouldn't just "push the film" if it sucks...they should work on it...b/c it will probably suck. Unless she's changed since her academy award??
I love the Mummy movies, but I was absolutely crushed when I found out that Rachel Weisz wasn't returning for the third installment; I seriously doubt the success of the movie without her. Exchanging actors/actresses over the course of movie franchises is a formula for disaster. I'm still so shocked that she will not be in it...I don't know if I want to go see it. Beyond being crushed when I found out...it ruined my day...straight from being an overjoyed Mummy fan to a depressed undergraduate student getting ready to graduate.
I was glad to know that one of the big stars in hollywood will be there. like jet li and Michelle Yeoh. but ofcourse, it wouldnt be the same without rachel. just not the same.
it just wouldnt be the same without rachel. Its good though that jet li and michelle yeoh will be there. but its just not the same without rachel. to even replace her will be a total mistake. everyone will be saying, "that's not evy"!!!!
I will not be going to see this movie for one they are replacing rachel weiz which is going to look so crappy and imhotep is not in it. He is the Mummy you can't have a film without him I personally think this film is not worth making. No sain person would pay money for this crap.
I was really excited about the idea of another Mummy movie until I heard about rachael Weisz. The main appeal of these movies is the chemestry between the characters. There is no way this Mummy will be as good as the first two.
This is a totally outrage; there will be no mummy 3 without Rachel, they might as well give the movie a completely different name with new characters. It will probably do better in the box office if they did so.
ok this is absolute crap me and my sis love the mummy movies thats what got me interrested in egypt anyway i'm ticked movies are crap without the lead feamale roles its like pirates of the caribbean without keira knightley it wont work it will be crap i mean you cant do this film just pull the plug and get a new script we have one anywaY. I SUPPORT RACHEL FOR LEAVING BECAUSE THIS WILL RUIN HER CARRER AND I KNOW THESE FILMS GAVE A HOUSEHOLD NAME BUT IT COULD JUST AS EASILY DESTROY HER CAREER. THIS FILM GONNA SUCK WHAT ABOUT THE OTHER CHARACTERS MEJI AND IMOTEP AND KNOX IDK HOW TO SPEEL BUT YOU SEE MY POINT I'M DONE THERE IS THOUSANDS OF MUMMIES IN EGYPT. WHY CHINA THEIR SUPPORTING DARFUR YOU KNOW THE GENOCIDE GOING ON RIGHT NOW JUST GIVE THEM MORE PLUBLICITY WHY DON'T YOU. well i am done with my little tirade and now its my sisters turn.the mummy 3 would be dumb and stupid they should of picked up where they left off and it would be 2 star movie because all the action and that would be all or even less. I DO NOT WANT TO SPEND 9.00 DOLLERSTO SEE A HORRIBLE MOVIE AND I LOVED THE FIRST TWO MOVIE THE THRID MOVIE WOULD BE HORRIBLE. I DO NOT WANT TO SEE THE THRID MOVIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I AM NOT HAPPY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I AM DONE plus who wants to pay 10 bucks for a crapshoot of a movie
I can't tell you how bummed I was, when I found out that Rachael wasn't going to be in the third Mummy. I went to the trailer, and watched Maria Bello try to impersonate Evie calling for Rick. She is a good actress in her own right, BUT, she isn't Rachael. The chemistry between Rachael and Brandon was electifying. I will go and see the movie, because I have to see the sequel. But I got to tell you, it won't be the same. I will walk out of the theatre alittle dissapointed.
I fell in love with Rachel after watching The Fountain, now that she ditched the The Mummy 3, I'm a little mad at her, is she turning arrogant after winning an Oscar, hoping not to make the same mistake Halle Barry did in Catwoman? Or when Will Smith was in Wild Wild West? It WILL NOT ruin her career if shes in a flop. I don't think she should be scared, every actor/actress makes a flop once in their careers, we will still love her if shes in a bad movie! Right guys! Replacing actors in sequels is the gayest thing I've seen in a movie, they should of made her character die or something so Rick can seek revenge for her, that would have been better rather than replace her. I love Jet Li and Michele Yeou, but I can already hear the audience saying, "Hey thats not our Evy!" However, could it really be a horrible script that those two great asian actors are in it? How could she have hated the script that much knowing these two legends will be casted in it? I fail to believe she bailed on the movie simply because of bad writing. Maybe it was to be with her new baby, I hope thats the real reason, we wont be mad cause of that. And if they are making a Mummy 4, then why not have your character away in another country and you return in the fourth? Or are they gonna switch characters again and have you return, not a very smart thing to do, but its better than having that other nobody actress, that hardly anyone has heard of.
I cannot believe Rachel will not be in the mummy 3. I can't stand it when they create sequel's without the original cast.
Will this movie be any good?
The script must have sucked if she dropped out!!
Even Alex, their son from the second movie looks like a different boy.
I don't expect much from The Mummy 3
of course everyone is entitled to their concepts and ideas on where the films should go on its third seq. but I think they are outside of the box and wanted to incorporate more action fight scenes with the main characters I thin the emperor did bury himself with all his treasures and such but if they were to do ather mummy in egypt it would be almost the same as the first two. Its a risk but as all who ant to try something new you have to shoot outside of the box!
And Yet you can't replace Rachel, shes a brunette and the new character is a blonde???? What the heck, I agree with one posted comment they should have had her in another expedition maybe a lead to a mummy 4 back in egypt, cleopatra....maybe, again its in everyone's own opinion.
I am sure if enough money was on table she would have went for it. I like Brandon and love Jet Li and Michelle so I think it will be ok. I am with you zero cool It takes more than one person to make a movie. B
Personally, I do not think it will be a mummy movie with out her. The whle movie I will be too mad to enjoy it, as some one else said, everyone will be saying "thats not evy!!" This movie will not be the mummy 3. This movie will be another action crap film that will be thrown away in three days i.e. Dragon wars, and the teleporting movie that was so bad i can't even remember the name of it!!
I am glad Rachel is not doing this movie. If I had been her I would have shunned the second one as well. The Mummy should have stopped with the first. The second lacked the chemistry, the quirkiness, the romance, and the mystique of Egyptian mythology and lore. I can give you countless examples of other such trilogy/sequel induced disasters whose sequels completely destroyed the appeal of the original (Pirates of the Carribbean, Underworld, Star Wars, 96% of Disney sequels....).
While I personally dislike replacing of characters I competely understand that quality is so much more important than quantity. I would not want to be associated with ruining such a classic by banking on its pouplarity with lagging storylines. Special effects have replaced plot completely.
I have loved the mummy films since the beginning, I am very heart broken to see that rachel weiisz is not returning, at this point I am very skeptical about the movie itself, but will definately give it a chance being that i have loved them sooo much. Again very sad about rachels depart.
I' am a HUGE mummy movie fan, and I was appalled when I saw the commercial for mummy 3. Chinese mummies AND no Rachel Weisz?? At this point, they might as well cast Michael Jackson as the mass villain mummy who kidnaps Alex O’Connell.
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Bad news Mummy fans. Rachel Weisz has officially dropped out of The Mummy 3.
April 12th, 2007 at 22:19
I think that they should give up on The Mummy 3 if she's not going to be in it. I hate it when they make sequils that don't have the original actors in it. She has been to important in the other two movies to replace her with someone else. If they did make it then they should kill off her character or else rewrite the script to where she's is another country on an expedition or something.