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Post by The Ultimate Nullifier on Nov 24, 2015 20:32:09 GMT -6
variety.com/2015/tv/news/tom-cruise-the-mummy-reboot-1201647889/Tom Cruise in Talks to Star in ‘The Mummy’ Reboot Tom Cruise is in talks to star in Universal’s “The Mummy” reboot, helping to launch Universal’s new era of monster films, sources tell Variety. The studio tapped Alex Kurtzman and Chris Morgan last summer to help develop a universe for Universal where its classic monster movie library is front and center. Kurtzman is also on board to direct and will produce alongside Morgan as well as Sean Daniel. Universal is not commenting on casting speculation regarding the project. Jon Spaihts is penning the script. Plot details are vague other than it will be set in present day, unlike the previous three installments starring Brendan Fraser. Cruise isn’t expected to produce, but he will play a major part in development. Characters from the monster universe films are expected to crop up in each other’s installments before culminating in an “Avengers”-style tie-in film. Universal’s executive VP of production Jon Mone and director of development Jay Polidoro will oversee the project for the studio. Cruise is currently filming “Jack Reacher: Never Go Back.” Cruise was eyeing a reunion with Doug Liman on the space adventure “Luna Park,” but with Liman directing “Gambit” in the spring, Cruise’s schedule had an opening before he jumped into prep for “Mission: Impossible 6,” which shoots next August. He is repped by CAA.
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Post by The Ultimate Nullifier on Dec 9, 2015 12:08:19 GMT -6
variety.com/2015/film/news/mummy-tom-cruise-sofia-boutella-1201638586/ ‘The Mummy’: Sofia Boutella in Talks to Play Monster Opposite Tom Cruise in Reboot Sofia Boutella is in early talks to play the classic monster in Universal’s reboot of “The Mummy,” sources tell Variety. Tom Cruise is currently negotiating to star with Alex Kurtzman directing the film. Jon Spaihts is penning the script. Universal is not yet commenting on any casting speculation for the project. Kurtzman and “Fast and Furious” scribe Chris Morgan were recently tapped to help develop a universe for Universal where the studio’s classic monster movie library is front and center. Kurtzman and Morgan are also producing along with Sean Daniel. While plot details are vague, sources say it will be set in the present day, unlike the Brendan Fraser films that were all period pics. The idea is for all the classic monster films to be set in present day so characters can jump between films in the universe, much like the Marvel universe. Universal’s Executive Vice President of Production Jon Mone and Director of Development Jay Polidoro will oversee the project for the studio. Boutella is coming off her scene-stealing role as Samuel L. Jackson’s henchman in Fox’s “Kingsman: The Secret Service.” The perf was also landed her a role in Justin Lin’s next chapter of “Star Trek. She is currently filming “The Coldest City” opposite Charlize Theron. Boutella is repped by CAA and 42.
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Post by The Ultimate Nullifier on Jan 21, 2016 13:00:36 GMT -6
variety.com/2016/film/news/tom-cruise-mummy-universal-release-date-1201685122/ Tom Cruise’s ‘The Mummy’ Gets New Release Date Now that Tom Cruise has officially signed on, Universal has set a new release date for its reboot of “The Mummy”: the film will bow on June 9, 2017. Sofia Boutella is on board to play the classic monster with Alex Kurtzman directing. Pic was originally set to bow on Mar. 24, 2017. The studio tapped Kurtzman and Chris Morgan last summer to help develop a universe for Universal in which its classic monster movie library is front and center. Kurtzman is also on board to direct and will produce alongside Morgan as well as Sean Daniel. Jon Spaihts is penning the script. Plot details are vague other than it will be set in present day, unlike the previous three installments starring Brendan Fraser. Cruise isn’t expected to produce, but he will play a major part in development. Characters from the monster universe films are expected to crop up in each other’s installments before culminating in an “Avengers”-style tie-in film. Universal’s executive VP of production Jon Mone and VP of development Jay Polidoro will oversee the project for the studio.
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