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Gerard Butler Had a Failed Mummy Movie Before Brendan Fraser's Hit
MovieWebStory by Kassie King
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