Kingsman's Boutella Up for The Mummy Reboot

The first film in Universal's new shared universe bows March 24, 2017. By Jordan Sirani

Sofia Boutella (Kingsman: The Secret Service, Star Trek Beyond) is reportedly in talks to star in Universal's upcoming reboot of The Mummy.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Boutella is up for the title role, confirming an earlier report that the classic monster will be female in this new screen incarnation.

Directed by Alex Kurtzman, The Mummy will be the first film in Universal's Marvel-esque shared monster universe. The script comes from Prometheus scribe John Spaihts.

The Mummy is expected to hit theaters March 24, 2017. For more, read what Kurtzman had to say about the reboot blending genres while retaining its identity as a horror film.

Jordan Sirani is a freelance news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @jdsirani.

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