“The Mummy“‘s sequel recently bolstered its cast with a rising star, one who is well-versed in the genre. The franchise’s next chapter brings in a fresh lead alongside its beloved returning cast.

Rachel Weisz, Brendan Fraser, and Tara Emad will star in “The Mummy: Book of the Dead.” “The Mummy: Book of the Dead“, as reported by Dread Central exclusively, now includes Egyptian actress Tara Emad. According to the outlet’s information, she is set to play a leading role, although the specifics of the character have not been revealed. The movie is currently under production.

For the past year, Emad has constructed her career in Egyptian film and television, her credits include “Diamond Dust” and the Arabic adaptation of “Suit,” and some of horror enthusiasts might also recall her role in “The Blue Elephant 2“, wherein she portrayed a mermaid.

Notably, casting revelations came swiftly after Universal announced the official title of the sequel. Book of the Dead sees Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz reprising their roles as Rick and Evelyn O’Connell. Additionally, John Hannah, Oded Fehr, and Kevin J. O’Connor reprise their roles as Jonathan Carnahan, Ardeth Bay, and Beni Gabor, respectively.

Behind the camera, Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, the directors of “Radio Silence”, are working on the project. They had previously directed Scream (2022) and Ready or Not. Furthermore, David Coggeshall, who penned the “Orphan: First Kill“, wrote the screenplay for this sequel.

Fraser has talked about improving his fitness to reprise his iconic part. However, plot specifics for the sequel are kept exceptionally secret by the studio. Universal has planned for “The Mummy: Book of the Dead” to have a theatrical release on October 15, 2027.