After years of questions and speculation, a fourth Mummy movie starring Brendan Fraser and co. is finally being made. The long-hoped-for film took a big step forward earlier this year when it was announced that Scream and Ready or Not helmers Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett (known collectively as Radio Silence) would be directing and, as of late, casting has been underway. It’s now been reported that two more familiar faces are returning for this latest installment, and I have a question regarding one of these characters.The Mummy 4 Brings Back More Franchise OGsFans have been asking for Oded Fehr to return to the Mummy franchise, so they should be pleased to hear that he’s reportedly signed on to reprise his role as Ardeth Bay in the upcoming fourth movie. He’ll also be joined by Kevin J. O’Connor, who played Beni Gabor in the franchise’s inaugural 1999 film alongside Fehr and more. Deadline also reports that the production has also added Numan Acar of Homeland and Jack Ryan fame. As of this writing, Universal Studios has not publicly commented on the castings. (Image credit: Universal Pictures)While details on Acar’s character are surely being locked away like an undead pharaoh, fans should be more than familiar with the characters played by Fehr and O’Connor. The first film establishes Fehr’s Ardeth Bay as the leader of the Medjai, a group of warriors sworn to protect Egypt from supernatural threats. In that movie, Ardeth aids Rick O'Connell (Fraser) and co. against the resurrected priest, Imhotep, and aids them again in 2001’s The Mummy Returns. Fehr has long shown his love for this franchise, and I love that he’s returning.O’Connor’s Beni is a cowardly thief who works with Rick during their time in the French Foreign Legion. During the film, Beni’s allegiances shift as he seeks out treasure and tries to remain on Imhotep’s good side. The story ends in a somewhat dour way for Beni, which is why I’m both surprised and confused by O’Connor’s casting in Mummy 4.I Have A Big Beni Question To AskAt the end of The Mummy, Beni gets what he wants – but not in the way he intended. He ultimately finds himself buried within the infamous City of the Dead, Hamunaptra along with the treasure he was so desperate to find. What’s more is the last time the character is seen, he’s surrounded by carnivorous scarabs after setting off a booby trap. The weasel of a character’s torch ultimately burns out and, as the screen goes dark, he screams when the bugs close in.It’s hard to imagine how Beni could survive a situation like that, so I’m wondering who he’ll be written into the fourth movie. Of course, given the supernatural elements of this series, maybe O’Connor’s character didn’t survive, and he returns in this latest film as an undead specter of sorts. That seems like the most plausible way for Radio Silence to handle that because, otherwise, an explanation for him surviving the scarabs could come off as contrived. While the directors have de-canonized 2008’s The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon, I can’t see them erasing that last scene involving Beni. Gillett and Bettinelli-Olpin are crafty filmmakers, though, and I’ll give them the benefit of the doubt. On that note, I also can’t wait to see how they handle PG-13-friendly action sequences and curses, considering their prior experience with R-rated horror films. Brendan Fraser also seems excited to return, and he’s been getting in shape to play Rick again. Aside from Oded Fehr and Kevin J. O’Connor, returning alongside Fraser is Rachel Weisz – who famously played Rick’s eventual wife Evelyn Carnahan. Fan-favorite co-star John Hannah is also returning as Evy’s brother, Jonathan. It’s also been reported that Obsession’s Michael Johnston has been cast in an undisclosed role as well. Given these cast additions, I’m even more eager to see what The Mummy 4 has to offer.The fourth Mummy movie is currently scheduled to be released on October 15 as part of the 2027 movie schedule. In the meantime, stream the first three films using an HBO Max subscription.