The Dragon Emperor: The Mummy: Tomb Of

Rob Cohen took over directing duties from Stephen Sommers, who directed the first two films but remained on this project as a producer.

While Brendan Fraser and John Hannah returned, Rachel Weisz did not reprise her role as Evelyn O'Connell. She was replaced by Maria Bello , who played a "more forceful" version of the character. The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor

Released in 2008, is the third and final installment of the original Mummy trilogy starring Brendan Fraser. Departing from the Egyptian setting of its predecessors, the film shifts the action to China and introduces a new antagonist: the shape-shifting Dragon Emperor, portrayed by Jet Li. Production Overview Rob Cohen took over directing duties from Stephen

The story draws heavily from Chinese history and mythology, specifically the Terracotta Army of the first emperor of China. Plot Summary Released in 2008, is the third and final

The film had a substantial production budget of approximately $145 million .

Set in 1946, the film follows a now-retired Rick and Evelyn O'Connell who are drawn back into action when their adult son, Alex, inadvertently awakens the cursed during an archaeological dig. 'The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor': Film Review