Stephen Sommers

Sommers began his career as a screenwriter, penning scripts for films like The Adventures of Huck Finn and Disney's live-action adaptation of The Jungle Book. As a director, he made his feature film debut with Deep Rising, followed by The Mummy, which launched him into the spotlight. His subsequent works include The Mummy Returns and Van Helsing, both of which solidified his reputation for helming big-budget action films. Sommers also ventured into the world of superheroes with G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra.