April 10, 2025 – Cairo — Rising Egyptian star May El Ghety is officially joining the cast of The Mummy, the upcoming genre-bending adventure from Evil Dead Rise filmmaker Lee Cronin. The film also stars Mexican powerhouse Veronica Falcón and Marvel alum May Calamawy, creating a fierce trifecta of female talent set to redefine the legacy of the iconic franchise.
Production is currently underway in Ireland and Spain, backed by horror juggernauts Atomic Monster and Blumhouse, with New Line Cinema behind distribution. While plot details are being kept strictly under wraps (mysterious desert tombs and supernatural mayhem, anyone?), the casting already suggests a bold, culturally rich reimagining.
May El Ghety is an actress, activist, singer—and now, international film star. El Ghety isn’t new to the spotlight. She began her career as a child host and theater performer, but truly broke through with Egyptian TV hits like Grand Hotel, La Totfee’ Al Shams, and Tayee. At just 18, she starred in Clash, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, making her the youngest Egyptian actress ever featured at the fest.
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More recently, El Ghety voiced a lead role in Disney+’s animated sci-fi anthology Kizazi Moto, becoming the only North African actress in the series. She’ll also be seen in the upcoming English-language indie Due Dating—a romantic dramedy showcasing her range far beyond horror.
But El Ghety’s story is about more than the screen. She’s an outspoken mental health advocate with a background in psychology, a champion for women’s rights, and an environmental ambassador for both the EU and regional nonprofits. Her 2023 self-released EP Pink—equal parts dreamy, raw, and experimental—proves she’s just as comfortable in a recording studio as on set.
A Global Ensemble
Joining El Ghety is Veronica Falcón, the Mexican actor and choreographer who’s become a cult favorite in both Latin American and U.S. circles. Whether as the sharp-tongued queenpin Camila Vargas in Queen of the South, or in roles across Ozark, Perry Mason, and Disney’s Jungle Cruise, Falcón commands the screen with effortless gravitas.
She was most recently seen in Blumhouse’s psychological horror Imaginary, and played leading roles in A Million Miles Away and Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, the latter produced by Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Also in the lineup is May Calamawy, best known as Marvel’s first Arab superhero in Moon Knight. Her breakout came as “Dena” in Hulu’s Ramy, but she continues to blur genre lines with upcoming projects like The Actor, opposite Andre Holland and Gemma Chan.
What’s Next for The Mummy?
While the original Mummy franchise gave us campy thrills and Brendan Fraser in a billowing shirt (iconic), Cronin’s version is expected to take a darker, moodier approach. Given his horror pedigree and the recent Blumhouse–Atomic Monster mega-merger, fans can expect a smart, stylish evolution—something between myth, madness, and modern mythology.
About the Team Behind the Horror
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Atomic Monster, founded by Saw and The Conjuring visionary James Wan, has become a genre-defining powerhouse. In 2024, the company merged with Blumhouse, creating an independent horror empire behind hits like M3GAN, Insidious, and The Purge.
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Doppelgängers, Cronin’s new production shingle formed after the breakout success of Evil Dead Rise, is producing in partnership with New Line Cinema.
With Mai Elghety stepping into global stardom, Veronica Falcón’s genre-defying brilliance, and Calamawy’s superhero swagger, The Mummy is shaping up to be not just a horror hit—but a cultural reset.
Stay tuned, this one’s going to rise from the tomb with serious style.
