I know. Not ever. Maria Bello is an American actress, best known for ER, The Cooler, and A History of Violence. Weisz put the whole debacle to bed during an interview back in 2008, when she explained that she never got the chance to even look at the script. One common rumor ran rampant about her distaste for the script, which she reportedly felt went against Evie's character. That's my favorite blue shirt. Maria went to Villanova University, majoring in political science. Rick O'Connell : : What is that god-awful smell? The yak yakked. Chuck the Movieguy interviews Maria Bello for the movie The Mummy Tomb of the Dragon Emperor Most generally tout Brendan Fraser as Rick O'Connell as the centerpiece of The Mummy universe, but at-the-time-rising star Rachel Weisz's work as Evelyn "Evie" O'Connell proved just as integral. Editorial Reviews. Little did Weisz know back then that she couldn't have pulled out of the series at a better time. Over the years, several different stories have circulated as to why Weisz opted not to reprise her role for The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, with the part ultimately being taken over by Maria Bello. But I spend my nights staring at a blank page, completely blocked. Share Share Tweet Email Comment. Lin I! : She's certainly managed to enchant you. The third part of the 'Mummy' series will open in German cinemas on 07 August 2008. She's been replaced by Maria Bello, a fine actor but also the game-winning poser for this future Jeopardy! : Not looking anywhere near her 41 years would suggest, the always luminous Maria Bello says she had no hesitation in doing a big-budget Hollywood movie that is poles away from her more character-based Indie work. Jonathan Carnahan Alex O'Connell Evelyn O'Connell But I'm going to sit at that typewriter until something exciting comes out. Rick O'Connell : : Apparently Rachel Weisz didn't believe that she was old … Tomb of the Dragon Emperor was a critical flop and prompted Universal to rethink their plans for a follow-up based around the Aztecs, which were eventually canned. Evelyn O'Connell I've always hated that shirt. Evelyn O'Connell Alex also uses a couple in the film, as well as Roger Wilson (David Calder) who uses it to threaten the O'Connells and shoot at the assassin in the Emperor's Tomb in an early scene. There it is! Whatever secret she's hiding, I... just don't want to see you get hurt. : We found it! She was highly noted after featuring in Mummy: The Tomb of the Dragon Empire , … Mmm-hmm. : Actress Maria Bello is best known for appearing in serious arthouse films such as A History of Violence and The Jane Austen Book Club rather than effects-heavy Hollywood ... Bello on The Mummy 3. Uh, how many experiences are we talking about? Weisz's performance in The Mummy turned out to be her big break. : So how did your book reading go? I'm sorry we haven't been properly introduced. The Mummy trilogy, which kicked off in 1999 and concluded with 2008's critically panned The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, killed it at the box office, raking in a collective $1.25 billion worldwide. | Evelyn O'Connell EXCLUSIVE Comic Con Maria Bello, The Mummy 3 Tomb of the Dragon Emperor Interview by Paul Fischer. Evelyn O'Connell None. She is […] Until they asked me, ''When will there be another Mummy adventure?''. Over a decade before Universal's attempted Dark Universe tarnished the mummy name in the eyes of many, their original efforts at bringing the classic monster back to the big screen were certified hits. 0 0. brownbug78. | Maria Bello, I'm sorry, you did your best but Weisz just cannot be replaced. : Rick O'Connell The reason for Weisz's departure from the project was actually laid to rest nearly 12 years ago, but hasn't necessarily become common knowledge. Honestly, I can say she's a completely different person. She had every intention of becoming a lawyer, but she took an acting class during her senior year, just for fun. Maria Bello stated that she signed for a total of 3 Mummy Films…This is the shock…I admit i liked the 3rd film, as i am an avid Mummy fan, but i also have to admit that the film didnt grossed much in cinemas..Wouldn’t it be nice to put a storybook ending on this franchise by making only a 4th, or should i say, last, Mummy film? Here's Why Maria Bello Replaced Rachel Weisz In The Mummy Movies. Maria Bello - Mummy - Tomb Of The Dragon Emperor Premiere at the Gibson Amphitheatre Theatre In Los Angeles. Mrs. O'Connell, we're all dying to know, is the Scarlet O'Keefe character *really* based on you?