Spin-Off of ‘The Mummy’ to Be Developed

Though the third installment of “The Mummy” franchise “The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor” has yet to hit the theaters, the talks about the film's spin-off have hit the web. Rob Cohen, “The Mummy 3” director is considering to make a spin-off series from the character of Alex O'Connell who is played by Australian actor Luke Ford. On Wednesday, March 5, the director expressed his hopes stating: “We may spin off into a complete father-son direction with Brendan, but by getting an actor who is in his 20s and not a teenager, we can also put the future on his shoulders.” Further, in an interview with the publication, the 26-year-old Luke Ford also revealed that the spin-off talk has indeed been done: “There was talk at one point they might do a spin off series with Alex O'Connell depending on the success of this film…they're picking me up to be in the franchise, not necessarily taking over it. I'd definitely like to be part of that series if they ask me again.” “Tomb of the Dragon Emperor” that will bow in theaters on August 1, 2008 once again features Brendan Fraser as its star.