Joe Johnston is signed to direct the film which is expected to start filming in 2007. Stephen Sommers direct "The Mummy" (1999) and "The Mummy Returns" 2001 - both box office hits.
Bringing the character to a new adventure likens him more to Indiana Jones who in each film has pursued different treasures. A Fourth Indiana Jones film has been in talks for sometime with a rumored 2008 release.
