Unfortunately, it didn’t shake out that way.
After 2008’sThe Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, it was clear that the franchise was winding down.
However, that same year, Fraser was ready with a replacement.
Brendan Fraser was everywhere in the nineties.
There have been severalJourney to the Center of the Earthscreen adaptations, including one from 1959.
Of course,Journeydidn’t quite compare to Fraser’sThe Mummysequels, which made a combined $835 million globally.
Unfortunately, Fraser himself did not return sinceDwayne Johnson came in to play the lead instead.
Why Did Dwayne Johnson Replace Brendan Fraser For Journey To The Center Of The Earth 2?
The most common report indicates thattheThe Mummystar was only interested in returning if Eric Brevig returned to direct.
Journey to the Center of the Earth is a 2008 re-imagining of the classic novel and film, directed by Eric Brevig. Starring Brendan Fraser, Seth Meyers, Anita Briem, and Josh Hutcherson, the film sees an uncle and his nephew embarking on a journey to Iceland, where they inadvertently fall into a treacherous situation.
It’s possible that the circumstances that led to this are also responsible for his recasting in theJourneyfranchise.
The Mummy (1999) is an action/adventure/fantasy film directed by Stephen Sommers that stars Brendan Fraser as the dashing Rick O’Connell, an adventurer who always manages to get into trouble. Back in 1290 BC, Imhotep killed Pharaoh Seti I with the help of his wife, Anck-Su-Namun, and the two of them died with the promise to reunite in the future. Fast forward to the 1900s, siblings Jonathan and Evelyn acquire a map that will lead them to the lost city of Hamunaptra. Rick, wanting his map back, cuts a deal with them, agreeing to travel together for the promise of untold treasures. However, Hamunaptra is where Imhotep is and accidentally resurrects the now ancient mummified priest, who seeks to restore his body and revive his lost love. Rick, Jonathan, and Evelyn will have to battle with ancient mummies, death traps, and more to stop the return of Imhotep.
