The film "The Mummy: Tomb of the Emperor of Dragons": actors and characters they have played, a short plot of the picture

One of the most popular franchises of the 2000s is a series of films about Ancient Egypt and animated mummies. A total of three films were shot, the last of which is "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor". Actors in the project took part quite well-known. Who are they - the main actors?

Short story

The first two films of the franchise were entirely devoted to Egyptian themes and myths about the mysteries of the pyramids, mummies and treasures. The third painting was devoted to another culture and was called "Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor": the actors this time joined the battle with the mummy of the Chinese long-deceased emperor and his henchmen.

If earlier on the screen flashed a funny trio of researchers, consisting of Rick O'Connell, Evelyn and her brother Jonathan, now they were joined by Rick's son Alex, as well as his new Chinese girlfriend, a sorceress named Lin.

Emperor Qin Shi Huang was cursed 2,000 years ago, so together with his warriors he turned into sleeping statues. But Alex inadvertently awakens Shi Juan from a dream, and then throughout the whole film unsuccessfully tries to get rid of the ancient mummy along with his parents. Along the way, Alex gets to know the immortal girl Lin and for the first time in life seriously falls in love.

The film "The Mummy: Tomb of the Emperor of Dragons", actors and roles. Brendan Fraser as Rick O'Connell

Brendan James Fraser waited for the fateful role of Rick O'Connell for a long time. From the age of 12 he plays in the theater, and since 1991 he has been filming.

At the beginning of his career, Fraser had to play in low-budget projects. For example, in 1994, the comedy "Empty Heads" by Michael Lehmann appeared on the screens, in which Fraser was given the main role. The film was dedicated to the adventures of three friends-musicians. In addition to Brendan, in the film you can see Steve Buscemi and Adam Sendler.

A year later, the actor appeared in the tape "From time to time," which also featured Demi Moore, Christina Ricci and Melanie Griffith. In 1999, the first "Mummy" appeared in the filmography of Fraser. It is still the most famous project with the participation of the artist, not counting the movie "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor." Actors involved in the franchise, and not famous. The only exception is Rachel Weiss, but she left the project after the first two films.

"Mummy: Tomb of the Emperor of Dragons": actors and roles. Maria Bello as Evelyn

The audience was very fond of the move that the franchise writers used: they introduced a woman to the main characters who is so smart and quick that it can give odds to any man. Such a heroine was Evelyn Carnahan, who later became the legal wife of Rick O'Connell.

The role of Evelyn in the first films was performed by Rachel Weiss - the star of the films "Constantine" and "Chain Reaction". To shoot in the third part of the "Mummy" the famous actress did not want, so her place was taken by Maria Bello. But, unfortunately, the audience took it negatively.

Nevertheless, Maria Bello was twice nominated for the Golden Globe and is not the worst actress. She began her career in the TV series "Mr. and Mrs. Smith," which lasted only one year. Then Bello appeared in the romantic comedy "The Ugly Coyote Bar." In 2006, Maria played Donna in the Twin Towers. After the "Mummy", Maria starred in the paintings "The Private Lives of Pippa Lee", "Classmates" and "Captives".

Jet Li as Emperor Qin Shi Huang

In the movie "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor" the actors struggle with the revived mummy of the Chinese emperor. This very mummy was brilliantly performed by the Chinese artist and the great wushu master - Jet Li.

His hero is not an invention. Qin Shi Huang really reigned in 200 BC. E. And through incredible cruelty he managed to restore sovereignty in the territory of China. In the film, the screenwriters mystified this image and added some magic and magic.

Jet Li began acting in films back in 1982. These were mostly Chinese fighters. However, in 1998, Jet was entrusted with the role in the popular Hollywood militant "Lethal Weapon-4". Then there was the "Kiss of the Dragon" with Bridget Fonda, "The Expendables" and many more popular projects.

The invitation of Jet Li to the role of emperor in the franchise "Mummy" allowed to win project creators additional points and attract fans of Chinese militants to the screens.

Other performers of roles

Actors of the movie "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor" - this is Luke Ford, who played Alex, and John Hannah, who played the restless Jonathan.

In general, the character of John Hannah is a kind of decoration of the picture. Jonathan, Evelyn's brother, with his cowardice and awkwardness makes up a comical contrast to the self-confident and brave protagonist. John Hannah is also known for the films "Agents Shch.I.T.", "Spartacus" and "The Last Legion."

Luke Ford, who played the role of son of Rick O'Connell, is mostly filmed in his native Australia and in Hollywood can not boast of well-known projects.