Brendan Frasers Mummy Hanging Scene Not Cut from UK TV
“The Mummy's hanging scene with Brendan Fraser that is always cut from UK TV broadcasts”
Summary
The hanging scene was filmed and included in the original release of *The Mummy*, and while it was physically demanding for Brendan Fraser, there is no evidence that it is consistently omitted from UK TV broadcasts. The claim that the scene is always cut for UK television is unsubstantiated.
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- The Mummy's Hanging Scene Wasn't Entirely Fake For Brendan Fraser - SlashFilm
As is ever the case in anecdotes like these, Fraser confirmed that the shot in which all hell broke loose ended up being the one used. Apparently, there were no hard feelings between Sommers and Fraser either because the actor returned to play O'Connell in "The Mummy Returns" along with most of the cast — though obviously minus any potential choking scenes.
- 25 Years Ago, Brendan Fraser Nearly Died Filming One of 'The Mummy's Most Famous Scenes
The famous hanging scene from 1999’s ... anniversary retrospective in 2019, Brendan Fraser revealed that he got fully choked out during the sequence in question....
- Brendan Fraser Says He "Nearly" Died on the Set of 'The Mummy'
Brendan Fraser revealed that he “nearly” died while filming one particular scene in The Mummy. In the first installment of the franchise, there’s a hanging sequence, and the rope around his neck tightened too much during the shot.
- The Mummy's Hanging Scene Wasn't Entirely Fake For Brendan Fraser - IMDb
Let it never be said that Brendan Fraser isn't willing to risk it all to inject a bit of realism into a role. Part of the reason we're seeing a "Brenaissance" revival at all today is because of the beloved memorability of his characters. From the delightfully naive George in "George of the Jungle" to the swashbuckling Rick O'Connell from "The Mummy."
- Brendan Fraser Almost Accidentally Hanged Himself While Filming The Mummy
While filming the scene in The Mummy in which his character, Rick O'Connell, is hanged, he had to stand on his tiptoes on a platform while a rope was wrapped around his neck to simulate the hanging.
- Brendan Fraser Recalls Getting Actually Choked Out Filming The Mummy
Brendan Fraser details one scary behind-the-scenes incident on The Mummy in which he was choked out. Released in 1999, The Mummy follows Fraser's Rick O'Connell, an adventurer who faces off against an awakened mummy who is determined to reunite with his long-lost love. The film was a hit and Fraser would return for two direct sequels, but the actor has made no secret of the fact that filming the action-adventure franchise exacted a harsh physical toll on his body.
- Brendan Fraser Nearly Died on ‘The Mummy’ Set, Got ‘Choked Out Accidentally’ During Hanging Scene: ‘The World Went Sideways’ - IMDb
Brendan Fraser revealed on a recent ... “The Mummy.” The Oscar nominee said he was “choked out accidentally” during a scene in which he had to be hanged with a rope....
- Brendan Fraser Says He Nearly Died While Filming The Mummy: 'I Was Choked Out Accidentally'
Brendan Fraser recalled being 'choked out accidentally' on the set of The Mummy on Tuesday's episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show
- Brendan Fraser Recalls How He "Nearly Died" Filming The Mummy - ComicBook.com
During an appearance on Tuesday’s episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, Fraser remembered how he “nearly died” filming a stunt sequence where Rick is hanged by prison warden Gad Hassan (Omid Djalili).
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