Breakthrough
1999 is when Rachel Weisz’s international breakthrough came through and it’s all thanks to The Mummy. Variety magazine however criticized the direction of the film, as they wrote, “(the actors) have been directed to broad, undisciplined performances […] Buffoonery hardly seems like Weisz’s natural domain, as the actress strains for comic effects that she can’t achieve.” Fans begged to disagree.
Breakthrough
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Rachel Weisz did reject an offer to star in The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor as she had issues with the script. Actress Maria Bello replaced her. It’s safe to say that fans weren’t happy with the outcome – for one, they all love Weisz’s character and seeing someone else take her place didn’t set well with everyone.
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