Gerard Butler Had a Failed Mummy Movie Before Brendan Fraser's Hit

Story by Kassie King

Image from MovieWeb

scrn logline

Before Brendan Fraser's blockbuster, Gerard Butler starred in a forgotten 'mummy' movie that flopped, paving the way for the hit that followed.

beat sheet

In 1998, director Russell Mulcahy's 'Tale of the Mummy' starring Gerard Butler tanked at the box office, earning just $6.9 million worldwide.
The failure of 'Tale of the Mummy' allowed Stephen Sommers' 1999 'The Mummy' starring Brendan Fraser to become a surprise hit, grossing over $415 million globally and launching a lucrative franchise.

call sheet

Gerard Butler, Brendan Fraser, Tale of the Mummy, Tale of the Mummy, The Mummy