While Brendan Fraser and John Hannah returned, Rachel Weisz did not reprise her role as Evelyn O'Connell. She was replaced by Maria Bello , who played a "more forceful" version of the character.
Released in 2008, is the third and final installment of the original Mummy trilogy starring Brendan Fraser. Departing from the Egyptian setting of its predecessors, the film shifts the action to China and introduces a new antagonist: the shape-shifting Dragon Emperor, portrayed by Jet Li. Production Overview The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
The story draws heavily from Chinese history and mythology, specifically the Terracotta Army of the first emperor of China. Plot Summary While Brendan Fraser and John Hannah returned, Rachel
Set in 1946, the film follows a now-retired Rick and Evelyn O'Connell who are drawn back into action when their adult son, Alex, inadvertently awakens the cursed during an archaeological dig. 'The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor': Film Review Departing from the Egyptian setting of its predecessors,
Rob Cohen took over directing duties from Stephen Sommers, who directed the first two films but remained on this project as a producer.
The film had a substantial production budget of approximately $145 million .