U wraps deal for 'Mummy 2'
Helmer, producers returning, Fraser sought for sequel
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Universal is in negotiations with star Brendan Fraser to reprise his role in the sequel.
Aphaville's Jim Jacks and Sean Daniel will return as producers.
Following the $43-million opening weekend of "The Mummy," a sequel seemed a no-brainer and U began discussing the follow-up with the principals not long after receipts starting rolling in.
As of last weekend, the pic had earned more than $150 million domestically and an equal amount overseas.
