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Universal has released a new teaser for its upcoming Tom Cruise film “The Mummy,” finally giving fans a glimpse of the titular villain.

It reveals rising star Sofia Boutella as the monster, showing that unlike the 1999 version starring Arnold Vosloo, the reboot has a woman in the title role.

“I saw her. She is real,” leading man Tom Cruise declares as the mythical figure, covered in hieroglyphic inkings and tattered strips of fabric, is awakened.

Sofia first gained attention with her scene-stealing breakout role in 2015’s “Kingsman: The Secret Service,” but she had been working long before that. The dancer-turned-actress performed as a backup dancer during Madonna’s Confessions tour in 2006, and even appeared in the music video for Michael Jackson’s “Hollywood Tonight.”

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In “Kingsman,” Sofia gave a memorable performance as the razor-legged henchman of Samuel L. Jackson’s Valentine. And she followed the mesmerizing role with another breakout performance as Jaylah in this year’s “Star Trek Beyond. “

In “The Mummy” she’ll next embody ancient princess Ahmanet, alongside Tom, Russell Crowe, Jake Johnson, Courtney B. Vance, and fellow scene-stealer Annabelle Wallis. 

Annabelle previously appeared in Sacha Baron Cohen comedy “The Brothers Grimsby,” and British TV series “Peaky Blinders.” She’s also set to appear in Guy Ritchie’s “King Arthur: Legend of the Sword,” due out in March.

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But in addition to her high-profile work, Annabelle has also made headlines for her rumored relationships with Hollywood’s leading men. She has long been linked to Coldplay star – and Gwyneth Paltrow’s ex-husband – Chris Martin, with whom she was first spotted back in October 2015. 

And though there have been no reports of a split, she has been seen getting cozy with co-star Tom on set in England. Things seemed to be heating up back in April as she and Tom shared a laugh while chatting quite close together on set.

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