Imhotep had once been a high priest in ancient Egypt...
Unfortunately, he fell in love with a king's queen—and succeeded in having an affair with her. In the end, they were both made into mummies and buried inside a Pyramid under a curse.
In theory, the two adulterers had gotten what they deserved. But killing them over an affair would have been enough; cursing them to never find peace for all eternity was a bit much.
After all, it was bad enough for these immortal creatures to be buried underground. If they wandered among the living, they were bound to cause all sorts of trouble.
Imhotep had been dug up several times before, only to be buried again each time.
Relying on scant historical records, Professor Wilson had guided Ethan Hunt and Old Hu in finding Imhotep in Egypt. They negotiated with him and convinced him to lead a team in search of the Pyramid where the gods resided.
People from Hell's Kitchen had a unique temperament. They usually fought first and talked later.
With an Egyptian True God residing inside him, and help from China's Mojin Xiaowei and Xiling Strongmen, Ethan Hunt had a group of fully armed campus security guards at his side. After giving Imhotep a thorough beating, they locked him in with a cat for a night, and he gave in.
But Imhotep was a romantic at heart...
You want me to betray my former boss? Fine—but you have to help me find my love!
Under Old Hu's guidance, Ethan Hunt used the Black Book of the Dead to summon Anck-Su-Namun's spirit. Then, with her directions, they found where her body was.
Imhotep had been overjoyed at the thought of rekindling their romance, but he'd badly underestimated the impact of modern society.
The intense emotions born