Tom Cruise In Talks to Star in 'The Mummy' Reboot!

Tom Cruise may be starring in the new reboot for The Mummy series!

The first movie was released in 1999 and starred actor Brendan Fraser in the title role. Alex Kurtzman is set to direct and Universal would not comment on the casting, Variety reports.

Universal reportedly wants to launch a whole “monster franchise” and Tom would not only star in The Mummy films, but his character would cross over into other worlds as well. The crossovers could happen ala The Avengers.

Also pictured inside: Tom doing some stunt work for Jack Reacher: Never Go Back over the weekend in New Orleans, La.