Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz seen for the first time on the set of ‘The Mummy 4’

Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz are back at work for “The Mummy 4.”

Fraser, who reprises his role as chief adventurer Rick O’Connell, was all smiles as he filmed scenes at a former military base in Suffolk, England, on Monday.

Cameras caught the actor donning his helmet and getting behind the wheel of his silver-red rocket car during the record speed trials scene.

Brendan Fraser is back for “The Mummy 4.” (Seen here: Actor on set.) Click on News & Media / BACKGRID
On Monday, the actor reprising his role as Rick O’Connell was spotted filming at a former military base in Suffolk, England. Click on News & Media / BACKGRID

Fraser, 57, was also photographed chatting with his castmates who were cheering for him on the set.

He dressed for the role by wearing a black leather jacket and trousers.

Weisz, on the other hand, was seen filming a separate scene in London for the highly anticipated film directed by Tyler Gillett and Matt Bettinelli-Olpin.

He seemed to be in a good mood. Click on News & Media / BACKGRID
Fraser was seen driving a silver and red rocket car. Click on News & Media / BACKGRID
The scene was one of record speed trials. Click on News & Media / BACKGRID
The extras watched as Fraser took off. Click on News & Media / BACKGRID

The actress, who plays Egyptologist Evelyn Carnahan, filmed several scenes outside the British Museum.

She stepped out wearing a short brown jacket, a mustard yellow polka dot midi skirt and a wide-brimmed hat.

Weisz accessorised with black shoes, leather gloves and a brown leather briefcase.

Rachel Weisz was photographed filming a separate scene. Click on News & Media / BACKGRID
Spotted outside the British Museum in London. Click on News & Media / BACKGRID
The actress plays Egyptologist Evelyn Carnahan. Click on News & Media / BACKGRID
Weisz was wearing a cropped brown jacket. Click on News & Media / BACKGRID

At one point he took out the camera to film something.

Fraser and Weisz first shared the screen in the series’ first film, “The Mummy,” released in 1999, and then in the second adaptation, “The Mummy Returns,” in 2001.

However, Weisz did not appear in the third film, “The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor”, which was released in 2008.

Weisz was decked out in a hat. Click on News & Media / BACKGRID
Weisz was seen chatting outside the set. Click on News & Media / BACKGRID
Fraser and Weisz first appeared together in the first film of the series in 1999. (Seen above: The duo in “The Mummy”) ©Courtesy of Evrensel/Everett Collection

According to IMDB, Weisz and Fraser will star in the fourth movie alongside Oded Fehr, John Hannah and Kevin J. O’Connor.

Although the plot has not yet been revealed, directors Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett are the brains behind the 2019 horror film “Ready or Not” and the “Scream” franchise.

The film is planned to be released in October 2027.

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