Tom Cruise In Namibia As Shooting For The Mummy Continues

There’s a surprising amount riding on Universal’s reboot of The Mummy, a consequence of the potentially never-ending shared-universe craze Hollywood has locked itself into. A reintroduction to the iconic movie villain, the blockbuster will also set up a world that can comfortably fit all manner of other famed monsters, from the Creature from the Black Lagoon to the Invisible Man.


Luckily, the actors in tow for this picture, to be directed by Alex Kurtzman, seem to be having a blast despite the pressure. A new photo tweeted from lead actress Annabelle Wallis’ account finds her alongside Tom Cruise, Jake Johnson and Courtney B. Vance, all of whom are taking on lead roles in the film opposite Sofia Boutella’s wrapped menace. All of them are clad in fatigues while on set in Namibia, Africa, a handy reminder that the movie is taking a more grounded, modern approach to its oft-campy subject.

Russell Crowe also appears in The Mummy as Dr. Henry Jekyll, setting up at least one obvious spinoff for his dual-natured character. Javier Bardem has also recently been cast as Frankenstein’s monster, so it’s possible that he’ll show up in this first franchise entry as well. One encouraging sign: Jon Spaihts, who knows something about juggling shared universes thanks to his Doctor Strange script for Marvel, is behind the screenplay.