‘Mummy’ Movie Reboot in Works at Universal

“Prometheus” writer Jon Spaihts will pen the script for Universal’s revamp of its “Mummy” franchise

"The Mummy" will walk again.

Universal Pictures is rebooting its "Mummy" movie franchise, with "Prometheus" writer Jon Spaihts penning the script.

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It is not known if the series' stars Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz will be involved in the reboot.

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The first three films raked in more than $1 billion worldwide combined. "The Mummy" in 1999 took in $415 million, with 2001's "The Mummy Returns" drawing $433 million and "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor" amassing $401 million  in 2008, according to Box Office Mojo.

Spaihts' sci-fi horror film "Prometheus," which he co-wrote with Damon Lindelof, opens June 8.

Variety first reported the news of the "Mummy" reboot.

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