The Mummy Exclusive: Jack Reynor talks about becoming Charlie Canon and how Lee Cronin created scares for the film

It’s not easy to challenge the story of an already beloved film, especially when its franchise is arguably so successful. However, Lee Cronin is not one to shy away from challenges, and his upcoming feature film is proof of that. He brings his expertise in the field of horror to the reimagining of The Mummy, which has already managed to keep fans on the edge of their seats.

Jack Reynor is considering impersonating Charlie Cannon in The Mummy

A week ahead of the Warner Bros. production’s release, lead star Jack Reynor spoke to IHNS about what it’s been like stepping into the shoes of Charlie Cannon, an uncertain father who must deal with his daughter’s disappearance and the consequences of her sudden return several years later, in a more awkward way than he expected.

Sharing his thoughts on first learning about the role, he said, “For Charlie, I thought it was important that he never really believed he was capable of being a father. I wanted to bring the anxiety about becoming a parent into the character – that he feels like he’s completely failed to protect his daughter, and it constantly weighs down on him. It creates a push and pull inside of him. On the one hand, he doesn’t understand his responsibility as a parent. On the other hand, he is attracted to the investigation – trying to find out what happened – which becomes a kind of distraction from facing the present reality of what happened.”

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Initially, Charlie is able to hold down his job and raise his family, but when his child goes missing things change and his world falls apart. Talking about the impact of the event on his character’s well-being, he said, “He becomes a broken man, trying to get through the day to day while feeling fundamentally inadequate as a father. One of the things I liked about the script is that, although it’s a horror film, there’s also a noir element to it. This father should be focused on taking care of his children, but instead, he’s driven to investigate what’s going on.” What happened. That investigative instinct is central to him. He pursues it like a mission, almost a hero’s journey, because he needs a sense of closure.

Calling the film ‘the sum of all fears’, he shared how The Mummy succeeds in targeting some of the underlying fears people have about life, “I think the film exposes very deep fears. Yes, there’s fear and body fear, but beyond that, it explores fears about life – parenthood, relationships, responsibility and loss. The fear of losing a child is at its core, and the mystery around that loss is something that will stay with audiences.”

Lee Cronin’s The Mummy will be released internationally on April 17, 2026.