Excitement is building for the next installment in The Mummy saga, tentatively known as The Mummy 4 or The Mummy: Book of the Dead. Recent footage from the Moroccan set, as reported by ScreenRant, reveals an intense car chase scene culminating in the apparent kidnapping of Evelyn Carnahan, portrayed by Rachel Weisz.

The circulating videos depict a high-speed pursuit, with men on top of a car, suggesting a perilous sequence for Weisz's character. While Brendan Fraser's direct involvement in this specific stunt is unclear—a stunt double is likely—his presence is a major draw for the returning franchise, which has moved its production from London to the scenic landscapes of Morocco.

This dramatic turn of events for Evelyn is not new to long-time fans. The character has a history of being captured in the franchise, a tradition that began with her debut in 1999's The Mummy. In that film, Evelyn was seized by Imhotep's cultists for a human sacrifice. Her predicament was repeated in 2001's The Mummy Returns, where she was again taken captive by the same ancient cult. The new set video indicates that The Mummy: Book of the Dead is faithfully continuing this recurring plot device, now spanning 27 years since the modern franchise's inception.

The Mummy franchise itself boasts a rich history, dating back to 1932 with classic monster cinema. However, it was Stephen Sommers' 1999 and 2001 films, starring Fraser and Weisz, that redefined the series as a blockbuster action-adventure phenomenon. After the third film, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, seemingly failed to capture the same magic, the prospect of a true sequel with its original stars has been eagerly awaited. The return of this classic peril for Evelyn suggests a deliberate nod to the beloved elements that made the original films so popular, promising a blend of nostalgia and fresh adventure for audiences.