Michael Johnston in Early Talks to Join The Mummy 4

Actor Michael Johnston, star of the recent horror hit "Obsession," is in early negotiations to join the cast of the upcoming fourth installment of "The Mummy" at Universal Pictures. The film, which is scheduled for a wide theatrical release on October 15, 2027, will see the return of original stars Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz, alongside John Hannah.

Johnston's potential role has not been officially disclosed. However, industry speculation suggests the 30-year-old actor could be stepping into the part of Alex O'Connell, the adult son of Fraser and Weisz's characters, Rick and Evelyn. This casting would align with a potential story set in the late 1950s or early 1960s, matching the ages of the returning cast. Johnston's representatives and Universal Pictures declined to comment on the ongoing talks.

The new film will be directed by the filmmaking duo Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, collectively known as Radio Silence, from a screenplay by David Coggeshall. Veteran franchise producer Sean Daniel is set to produce alongside William Sherak, James Vanderbilt, Clayton Townsend, and Paul Neinstein. Fraser and Jason F. Brown of Hivemind will serve as executive producers.