Actor Freddie Boath could have been a part Harry Potter Franchise, but decided to go for another fantasy series from the 2000s when he instead starred in The mummy returns. The Mummy Film franchise with Brendan Fraser began in 1999 with The Mummya remake of the 1932 Universal classic Monsters. This 1999 film was the start of an action-fantasy series and is considered one of the ultimate adventure films of the 90s. Brendan Fraser’s recent comeback has also breathed new life into these films.

The mummy returns Premiere two years later, in 2001. Like the original film, The mummy returns received mixed reviews, with 46% on Rotten tomatoesbut was a huge success at the box office and grossed over 443 million dollars (via Box office hit). The sequel was released in the same year as Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. While The mummy returns was probably the end of interest in the franchise, Harry Potter only gained in popularity. However, it was not for lack of attempts, because The mummy returns brought back the popular old characters and introduced some new ones.

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Freddie Boath chose The Mummy Returns over Harry Potter because he was a fan of the 1999 film

It is not clear which Harry Potter role Boath was intended for

One of the new characters in The mummy returns is Alex O’Connell, played by Freddie Boath. Alex is the son of Rick (Brendan Fraser) and Evelyn (Rachel Weisz)who has already gotten into the archaeology/tomb raiding business. Alex accidentally puts on the Bracelet of Anubis, which gives him visions of Ahm Shere, a magical oasis. An evil cult kidnaps Alex and forces him to lead the way to Ahm Shere, where the Scorpion King resides. It’s a crucial role in the film, and Alex has a lot of screen time in important scenes.

Boath was offered a role in another major franchise that same year. The mummy returns — Harry Potter — however, it is not known what role the young actor would have played The Philosopher’s Stone (above FandomWire). Apparently, Boath was a big fan of the 1999 The Mummy and could not miss the chance to participate. Without knowing what role he would play in Harry Potterit’s hard to say how good or bad his decision was. But unless he wanted to play Ron Weasley or even Harry Potter himself, Boath probably made the right decision.

Seamus Finnigan could have been the role Boath chose, as Boath and Seamus’ actor Devon Murray look alike. There is also the possibility that he could have played Neville Longbottom, but even then Boath could not have known how important this character would end up being to the series. All in all, Boath made the right choice for himself, and even For his portrayal of Alex O’Connell, he was nominated for a Saturn Award and a Young Artist Award.

Boath has given up acting and now works in advertising

Freddie Boath graduated from college in 2013

Boath retired from acting in 2013 after a four-part appearance in another production with an Egyptian theme, House of Anubisas Benji Reed. Boath has since left the industry and currently works at London-based PageGroup as an advertising manager (via The sun). He graduated from Oxford Brookes University in 2013 with a BA in Drama, but then moved into sales, working as a sales negotiator at Dexter Estates Agents and Hamptons International (via LinkedIn). Boath then became a consultant at PageGroup and steadily worked his way up the career ladder.

Freddie Boath has its performance in The mummy returnsand he seems content to be out of the film and television industry. For some child actors, acting becomes a calling. For others, it’s simply a memorable and fun way to spend their early years.

The Mummy Returns (2001)

Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz play Rick and Evelyn O’Connell in The Mummy Returns, a sequel to The Mummy. The now-married O’Connells once again find themselves embroiled in a sinister conspiracy involving the evil mummy Imhotep, who is now trying to gain power over the army of Anubis by killing the legendary Scorpion King. John Hannah, Arnold Vosloo and Oded Fehr also star, and the film marks Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s feature film debut as the Scorpion King.

director

Stephen Sommers

Release date

May 4, 2001

Duration

130 minutes

budget

98 million US dollars