Who Is Alex O'Connell
Alex O'Connell is a fictional character in The Mummy film series. He is the son of Rick O'Connell and Evelyn O'Connell. The character first appears as a child in The Mummy Returns and continues in the spin-off series The Scorpion King.
Role in The Mummy Films
In The Mummy Returns, Alex is kidnapped by cultists seeking to resurrect Imhotep. His parents, adventurers Rick and Evelyn O'Connell, rescue him. Alex reappears in The Scorpion King, where his storyline connects to the early rise of Mathayus.
Actor and Franchise Context
Freddie Boath portrayed young Alex O'Connell in The Mummy Returns. The character was written to show the next generation drawn into the O'Connell family's adventures. For more on The Mummy franchise, see the overview at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mummy_(franchise).
