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Please don't do it...Rachel Weisz
Dear Rachel,
We're sure that by now you've heard the news that Universal is planning to continue the Mummy franchise, with Rob Cohen (XXX) possibly taking over as director. And we're sure that, if they haven't called already, they will soon, asking you to reprise your role as sultry Egyptologist Evelyn O'Connell for the third go-round. Please, for the love of Isis, don't pick up the phone.
The Mummy movies were fine for a young British actress looking to expose her talents to a wide American audience. And they're perfect for Brendan Fraser. He's a nice enough bloke, to be sure, but he's proved himself willing to make films that play like bad sequels even though they're the first out of the gate (Looney Tunes: Back in Action, anyone?).
But you've got an Oscar now. You've got, whether you've thought about it or not, a legacy to start building. One that'll be built on choices to make daring films — like The Constant Gardener or The Fountain — or mainstream flicks, like the upcoming Fred Claus, that actually sound cool.
Besides, did you see the last filme du Rob Cohen? Yeah, Stealth. Which is notable not only for being an incomprehensible piece of sci-fi claptrap but for being the first Jamie Foxx film released after he won his Oscar.
We would save you such embarrassment. Because we like you. Honest. We don't want you to ever appear on this list.
Kiss Darren and the baby for us, and we'll see you soon.
Your Fans at ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY
