Brendan Fraser was in his thirties when he starred in The Mummy franchise – and now, 20 years on, the one-time action hero is returning for more.

The Oscar-winning actor has reflected on the forthcoming sequel , teasing: “We’re gonna saddle back up, go back to the locations” – but he has asked for “luck” with his fitness regime required to become adventurer Rick O'Connell once again.

“Please wish me luck – I’m doing my best to get this 57-year-old gear in shape,” he said on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon .

Brendan Fraser is returning as adventurer Rick O’Connell in new ‘Mummy’ film (Getty Images)

He’s not alone – Fraser confirmed the original cast members, including Rachel Weisz and John Hannah, will be in the new sequel also.

“We’re gonna get the band back together,” he said, adding: “It’s the only way to do it.…