Contrary to long-standing rumors, Tom Cruise was never considered for the role of Rick O’Connell in the 1999 film “The Mummy.” The director, Stephen Sommers, confirmed that Brendan Fraser was always the first choice for the role due to his unique ability to blend action with humor, which was crucial for the character. Sommers emphasized that Fraser’s capability to take a punch, throw a punch, and bring a light-heartedness to the role made him the ideal choice from the start.
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https://www.cinemablend.com/movies/rumors-swirled-tom-cruise-the-mummy-director-brendan-fraser/
Cruise ruined his Mummy movie! Lol
Cruise ruined the franchise (with some help from the Scorpion King).
He’s too short..
And they wanted someone tall😹
Cruise needs to go away. He is no longer relevant.
I wouldn’t have watched the movies if Cruise was in them.
Hay how many of y’all forget tom Even made a mummy movie lmfao