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Rachel Weisz has been replaced by Maria Bello. The U.K.-based ES Magazine had an interview with Rachel Weisz in the Nov. 16 issue. Her decision not to reprise Evelyn's role seems to be a part of being a mother and not being able to fit it into her schedule. She's quoted saying "I would have had to go to China for three months and I just can't travel like that any more." However, according to sources close to the production of Mummy 3 (as reported by Eonline, Cinemablend and iesb.net) Rachel did not like the bad script the film had and that's the main reason she chose not to do the film.

Freddie Boath has been replaced by a 26 yr old Australian actor, Luke Ford. Producers have plans that, should this film be a success, Ford will carry the torch for the franchise as Brendan Fraser has now completed his three picture deal. This film is set in 1946 which explains the sudden aged appearance of Alex O'Connell.

In the previous films Ardeth Bay was the guardian of Imhotep's tomb which was in Egypt. Imhotep is not in this film nor is the Egyptian setting - it is set in China so naturally Ardeth has no need to be a part of this scenario.

Michelle Yeoh's production diary is updated regularly here: http://www.michelleyeoh.info/Movie/mummy3.html

Rob Cohen's production blog is here: http://www.robcohenthemummy.com/