Universal wanted a star for The Mummy, although not so much for the mummy

but for the lead Rick O'Connell. They turned to

but for the lead Rick O'Connell. They turned to

either due to lack of interest or scheduling conflicts.

He was paid a reported $4 million for the first film

Universal wanted a star for The Mummy, although not so much for the mummy

Universal wanted a star for The Mummy, although not so much for the mummy