The Mummy -- REBOOT (2017, D: Kurtzman) - S: Cruise, Boutella -- Dark Universe
03-07-16, 05:27 PM
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i have zero idea who she is, but she's cute.
03-08-16, 11:33 AM
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re: The Mummy -- REBOOT (2017, D: Kurtzman) - S: Cruise, Boutella -- Dark Universe
MARCH 08, 2016 9:25am PT by Borys Kit
'New Girl' Star Jake Johnson Joins Tom Cruise in 'The Mummy' (Exclusive)
New Girl star Jake Johnson has joined The Mummy, the Universal Studios tentpole that is serving as the gateway into the studio’s cinematic monster universe.
The comedic actor, who was a scene-stealer in his first tentpole, Universal’s Jurassic World, is joining a roll call that already includes Tom Cruise and Sofia Boutella while Annabella Wallis is in talks to also board the project.
The storyline is set in the modern day with Cruise’s character to be a special forces soldier (or former soldier), sources tell The Hollywood Reporter. Wallis, one of the stars of British gangster show Peaky Blinders, is to be a scientist while Boutella, who had a breakout role in Kingsman: The Secret Service, is in talks to play the titular role.
In a role was written specifically for him, Johnson will play a member of the military.
Alex Kurtzman is directing the movie, headed for a April start, and is producing Mummy with Chris Morgan and Sean Daniel.
Johnson’s other feature credits include comedies 21 Jump Street, Neighbors, and a starring turn in Let’s Be Cops.
He is repped by UTA, 3 Arts Entertainment and Jackoway Tyerman.
Executive vp Jon Mone and vp Jay Polidoro are oversee production on behalf of Universal.
'New Girl' Star Jake Johnson Joins Tom Cruise in 'The Mummy' (Exclusive)
New Girl star Jake Johnson has joined The Mummy, the Universal Studios tentpole that is serving as the gateway into the studio’s cinematic monster universe.
The comedic actor, who was a scene-stealer in his first tentpole, Universal’s Jurassic World, is joining a roll call that already includes Tom Cruise and Sofia Boutella while Annabella Wallis is in talks to also board the project.
The storyline is set in the modern day with Cruise’s character to be a special forces soldier (or former soldier), sources tell The Hollywood Reporter. Wallis, one of the stars of British gangster show Peaky Blinders, is to be a scientist while Boutella, who had a breakout role in Kingsman: The Secret Service, is in talks to play the titular role.
In a role was written specifically for him, Johnson will play a member of the military.
Alex Kurtzman is directing the movie, headed for a April start, and is producing Mummy with Chris Morgan and Sean Daniel.
Johnson’s other feature credits include comedies 21 Jump Street, Neighbors, and a starring turn in Let’s Be Cops.
He is repped by UTA, 3 Arts Entertainment and Jackoway Tyerman.
Executive vp Jon Mone and vp Jay Polidoro are oversee production on behalf of Universal.
05-04-16, 02:28 PM
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re: The Mummy -- REBOOT (2017, D: Kurtzman) - S: Cruise, Boutella -- Dark Universe
Russell Crowe in Talks to Join Tom Cruise in ‘The Mummy’ Reboot
Justin Kroll
Film Reporter
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MAY 4, 2016 | 12:09PM PT
Universal may have found the next A-lister to join its monster movie universe.
Russell Crowe is in early talks to play a Dr. Jekyll-type role, with the character first making an appearance in “The Mummy” starring Tom Cruise, sources tell Variety.
While other actors — like Johnny Depp in “The Invisible Man” — will first appear in standalone projects, insiders say some of the classic characters will make cameos in “The Mummy” as a means of launching spinoff franchises.
“The Mummy” is set to bow on June 9, 2017.
The studio tapped Alex Kurtzman and Chris Morgan last summer to help develop a monster universe for Universal with rebooted versions of the studio’s classic monster movies. Kurtzman is also on board to direct, and will produce alongside Morgan and Sean Daniel.
As of right now, Crowe would only appear in “The Mummy” but the hope down the road is of a possible stand-alone pic for the character giving Crowe a rare franchise that he has normally stayed away from in the past. Details are still being worked out but the character in the script had always been pegged as having a smaller role but using the film to launch a possible franchise for the studio’s new monster universe.
Crowe can be seen next in Warner Bros. action comedy “The Nice Guys” opposite Ryan Gosling. He is repped by WME.
Justin Kroll
Film Reporter
@krolljvar
MAY 4, 2016 | 12:09PM PT
Universal may have found the next A-lister to join its monster movie universe.
Russell Crowe is in early talks to play a Dr. Jekyll-type role, with the character first making an appearance in “The Mummy” starring Tom Cruise, sources tell Variety.
While other actors — like Johnny Depp in “The Invisible Man” — will first appear in standalone projects, insiders say some of the classic characters will make cameos in “The Mummy” as a means of launching spinoff franchises.
“The Mummy” is set to bow on June 9, 2017.
The studio tapped Alex Kurtzman and Chris Morgan last summer to help develop a monster universe for Universal with rebooted versions of the studio’s classic monster movies. Kurtzman is also on board to direct, and will produce alongside Morgan and Sean Daniel.
As of right now, Crowe would only appear in “The Mummy” but the hope down the road is of a possible stand-alone pic for the character giving Crowe a rare franchise that he has normally stayed away from in the past. Details are still being worked out but the character in the script had always been pegged as having a smaller role but using the film to launch a possible franchise for the studio’s new monster universe.
Crowe can be seen next in Warner Bros. action comedy “The Nice Guys” opposite Ryan Gosling. He is repped by WME.
05-04-16, 02:28 PM
#132
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re: The Mummy -- REBOOT (2017, D: Kurtzman) - S: Cruise, Boutella -- Dark Universe
nm, devilshalo beat me to it.
12-01-16, 08:30 AM
#133
re: The Mummy -- REBOOT (2017, D: Kurtzman) - S: Cruise, Boutella -- Dark Universe
Teaser for a trailer that comes out on Sunday:
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12-01-16, 09:09 AM
#134
re: The Mummy -- REBOOT (2017, D: Kurtzman) - S: Cruise, Boutella -- Dark Universe
I agree with the poster that its weird Cruise is involved with this movie. Unless he has some deal to play a larger role in the overall Monster Cinematic Universe. At one point he was being looked at for the role of Tony Stark, so maybe he wants his own little cinematic universe to play within.
I actually like the idea of Russel Crowe as Dr. Jekyl and will be interested to see that play out. The chick playing the Mummy is weird. She was fine in Kingsmen, but was a complete meh in Star Trek Beyond. I am not seeing any particularly great acting skills other than simply looking different.
I think this movie will do fine, but not set the box office on fire. The other Mummy movies are still too recent in memory (and they were a real mixed bag).
I actually like the idea of Russel Crowe as Dr. Jekyl and will be interested to see that play out. The chick playing the Mummy is weird. She was fine in Kingsmen, but was a complete meh in Star Trek Beyond. I am not seeing any particularly great acting skills other than simply looking different.
I think this movie will do fine, but not set the box office on fire. The other Mummy movies are still too recent in memory (and they were a real mixed bag).
12-01-16, 02:24 PM
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re: The Mummy -- REBOOT (2017, D: Kurtzman) - S: Cruise, Boutella -- Dark Universe
I agree with the poster that its weird Cruise is involved with this movie. Unless he has some deal to play a larger role in the overall Monster Cinematic Universe. At one point he was being looked at for the role of Tony Stark, so maybe he wants his own little cinematic universe to play within.
If nothin else, Cruise can ride the Mission: Impossible franchise until the day he dies!
12-01-16, 02:32 PM
#138
re: The Mummy -- REBOOT (2017, D: Kurtzman) - S: Cruise, Boutella -- Dark Universe
I wonder when will Cruise do another Magnolia, Born on the 4th of July, Eyes Wide Shut, Color of Money, Rain Man type performance?
It's been 12 years since Collateral, hope he does something like that soon. Like him or not the guy can actually act.
It's been 12 years since Collateral, hope he does something like that soon. Like him or not the guy can actually act.
12-01-16, 02:38 PM
#139
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re: The Mummy -- REBOOT (2017, D: Kurtzman) - S: Cruise, Boutella -- Dark Universe
I keep hearing how this is part of a new cinematic universe but Universal seems to be doing a real shitty job of making sure the audience knows this. With Marvel and DC, people know that every movie is part of a larger universe. How many people know that this is supposed to connect with Dracula: Untold or any other upcoming classic monster remake?
If nothin else, Cruise can ride the Mission: Impossible franchise until the day he dies!
If nothin else, Cruise can ride the Mission: Impossible franchise until the day he dies!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Univer...17_film_series)
So as the first entry in the series, there's nothing to tell audiences as far as the bigger universe yet. Especially since we don't even have the first official trailer for this movie yet either.
12-01-16, 02:41 PM
#140
re: The Mummy -- REBOOT (2017, D: Kurtzman) - S: Cruise, Boutella -- Dark Universe
Originally, the plan was to have Dracula Untold connect. But due to the reception and box office, it seems plans changed. There doesn't seem to have been a definitive answer though.
12-01-16, 04:30 PM
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http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=dracula.htm
12-01-16, 10:00 PM
#145
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re: The Mummy -- REBOOT (2017, D: Kurtzman) - S: Cruise, Boutella -- Dark Universe
Then they sort of backed away from including it after the film had a lukewarm reception. I don't think they've made a decision either way, so it's still in flux as to whether DU is in or out.
12-01-16, 10:37 PM
#146
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re: The Mummy -- REBOOT (2017, D: Kurtzman) - S: Cruise, Boutella -- Dark Universe
Which is stupid since it topped 217 million worldwide on a 70 million budget.
http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=dracula.htm
http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=dracula.htm
But who knows, the plan doesn't seem like they're going to go back to Dracula anytime soon so maybe they'll change their minds later on but it seems like they're trying to get much bigger actor names for these movies based on current casting, like Cruise, Crowe, and Depp.
12-01-16, 10:41 PM
#147
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re: The Mummy -- REBOOT (2017, D: Kurtzman) - S: Cruise, Boutella -- Dark Universe
It's not that stupid, given how bad the reviews were. And even though it made money, it doesn't mean it was popular - why bother referencing a movie and characters that few people saw if you're trying to build a bigger universe?
But who knows, the plan doesn't seem like they're going to go back to Dracula anytime soon so maybe they'll change their minds later on but it seems like they're trying to get much bigger actor names for these movies based on current casting, like Cruise, Crowe, and Depp.
But who knows, the plan doesn't seem like they're going to go back to Dracula anytime soon so maybe they'll change their minds later on but it seems like they're trying to get much bigger actor names for these movies based on current casting, like Cruise, Crowe, and Depp.
Money talks, though. Look at the fucking transformer movies. Horrid fucking reviews - all of them - they made shitloads of money and we're getting a new one. Same concept with Dracula Untold. It was really popular outside of the USA, as well.
12-01-16, 10:45 PM
#148
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re: The Mummy -- REBOOT (2017, D: Kurtzman) - S: Cruise, Boutella -- Dark Universe
That's also Michael Bay doing whatever he wants. I'm fine with them rebooting Dracula, but Untold was just plain bad and showed no signs of having a future to it. I'm also still pissed they marketed it as sort of a live action Castlevania, then we got that.
12-01-16, 10:47 PM
#149
DVD Talk Hero
re: The Mummy -- REBOOT (2017, D: Kurtzman) - S: Cruise, Boutella -- Dark Universe
I liked it and they set it up for a sequel, so it really isn't too late to incorporate it into this new universe. There's more than enough time to do it right. Here's hoping.
12-01-16, 11:08 PM
#150
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re: The Mummy -- REBOOT (2017, D: Kurtzman) - S: Cruise, Boutella -- Dark Universe
I know they set it up, but I felt absolutely nothing for it. I think a fresh start would be more practical at this point.