The Mummy: Book of the Dead Brings Back Arnold Vosloo as Imhotep

The original The Mummy trilogy is getting another familiar face back. Arnold Vosloo has confirmed that he will reprise his role as the villainous Imhotep in the upcoming fourth installment, officially titled The Mummy: Book of the Dead.

During an appearance on Jack Carr’s Danger Close podcast, Vosloo revealed that he has signed on for the new movie, offering the first details about how his character will return.

“I can report now… I just signed my deal,” Vosloo said. “We are doing another Mummy. Brendan and them are shooting now in London. And the character Imhotep is back, that I play. I’ll be going there in November. The first time I’ve admitted… I’m back in the next Mummy. Imhotep is back. Somebody wakes me up… they read from the Book of the Dead… and there we are.”

Imhotep Returns in The Mummy: Book of the Dead

Vosloo’s comments provide an early glimpse at the sequel’s story. As the title suggests, the Book of the Dead will once again play a central role, with someone reading from its pages and bringing Imhotep back into the world.

The actor also expressed enthusiasm for the project, revealing that he likes the script and teasing a visual transformation that will take him back to the appearance he had when the original The Mummy was released in 1999.

“The script’s very good. I’m excited,” Vosloo said, before adding, “They’re gonna make me look like I did when I was 38 years old, when I made the first one.”

That comment suggests the production may use digital de-aging technology to recreate Vosloo’s younger appearance. His return also brings the new movie closer to the original film, which introduced audiences to his memorable portrayal of the ancient Egyptian priest.

Original Cast Reunites for The Mummy 4

Vosloo joins several returning franchise stars, including Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, John Hannah, Kevin J. O’Connor, and Oded Fehr.

The new film is being directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, the filmmaking duo known as Radio Silence, whose credits include Ready or Not and the recent Scream movies. Michael Johnston, fresh off his breakout role in Obsession, is also part of the cast.

The Mummy: Book of the Dead is currently scheduled to arrive in theaters on October 15, 2027. With Imhotep officially back, the sequel is bringing another major piece of the original franchise into its next adventure.