Summary
- Austin Powers 4 is still in development, and Mike Myers has expressed interest in making another movie in the franchise.
- The timing is perfect for Austin Powers 4, as spy movies are experiencing a resurgence in popularity.
- The storyline for Austin Powers 4 is expected to focus on Dr. Evil and his son, and may include a tribute to the late Verne Troyer who played Mini-Me.
Is there still hope for Austin Powers 4? The spy parody franchise remains a well-loved comedy series starring Mike Myers in at least two iconic roles. Beginning with Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery in 1997, the Austin Powers movie trilogy was a set of spy spoofs that saw star and writer Mike Myers and director Jay Roach at the height of their considerable powers. Throughout the three increasingly surreal installments, the Meet the Parents director and Wayne's World creator took affectionate aim at the James Bond franchise and spy cinema in general.
The films combine clever satire with a genuine love of spy cinema, resulting in movies that are at once a warm tribute to, and hilarious deconstruction of, the spy thriller sub-genre. The movies were well-received by both fans and critics, enjoying solid reviews as well as impressive box office returns. It's been 20 years since Goldmember's cameos and hijinks graced cinema screens in 2003, and there is a lot of curiosity about whether the series will ever include Austin Powers 4. Fortunately, the creators have confirmed they would like to add a new Austin Powers movie to the series.
Most Recent Austin Powers 4 News
The most recent Austin Powers 4 news indicates that the movie is still in development more than a decade after Mike Myers initially said he wanted to do another chapter of the spy parody series of movies. Myers has placed appearing in a lot of movies on hold to spend time with his family, but that doesn’t mean he’s retired from acting completely.
Myers appeared in the movie Amsterdam in late 2022. When he walked the red carpet for the premiere, he was asked by news outlets if another Austin Powers movie could be on the way. About Austin Powers 4, Myers remarked, “I don't know. I'm gonna put a big, firm, written maybe on that.” (via FOX4 News) That’s not a no, so it sounds like Myers still plans on making the movie if all the pieces can fall into place.
Will Austin Powers 4 Ever Happen
It's a perfect time for Myers to revive the role for Austin Powers 4 since there is no lack of interest in the spy thriller sub-genre right now. James Bond's return to screens, No Time To Die, ended Daniel Craig's tenure as the character in a satisfying fashion, and the Kingsman prequel The King's Man brought a little blockbuster spy action back to World War I. With spy movies seemingly on the rise once more, there's no better time for the rarely-seen Myers to resurface than right now, as the timing is great for Austin Powers to parody Daniel Craig's Bond.
Fortunately, the actor has teased that he hopes the series could come back in the future. Myers mentioned a new Austin Powers movie as early as 2005, and in a 2018 interview, he confirmed that an Austin Powers 4 script does exist. Not only that, but the actor said the film could include a tribute to the deceased series star Verne Troyer who played Mini-Me. Now, with Dr. Evil returning in a Super Bowl Ad for General Motors in 2022, it certainly seems as though Myers is now thoroughly prepared to step back into the role of the satirical spy that launched him to international super stardom.
Myers has also filmed other projects in the last few years after taking a significant break from acting. Even walking the red carpet at the premiere of Amsterdam indicates that he's back to work. This is also a great time for legacy sequels. Several movie franchises have begun to continue their storylines after years without sequels, like the Scream franchise, the Bad Boys movies, and more.
What Austin Powers 4's Release Date Could Be
Unfortunately, Austin Powers 4 is far from having a release date or any production details. The death of Troyer led Jay Roach to say that a fourth film may be impossible without him, but the director has altered his stance in more recent years. The star of the series has been keeping busy — in fact, Bohemian Rhapsody's cheesy Mike Myers cameo provides one of the film's biggest laughs. In addition, his Netflix show, The Pentaverate, features Myers doing what he does best: playing every character. Both appearances demonstrated that the veteran comedian can still appeal to today's audiences and that he's eager to return to big screen work.
Austin Powers 4 Cast
The only truly confirmed cast member for Austin Powers 4 would be Mike Myers. Since he plays both the hero and the villain(s) in the Austin Powers movies, it’s likely he would play both roles again in Austin Powers 4. In Austin Powers in Goldmember, he even added a third character, so it’s entirely possible he could even play a fourth in Austin Powers 4.
In addition to Myers, the team would likely attempt to reunite most of the other actors who have played villains in the franchise like Mindy Sterling. Seth Green as Scott Evil could also potentially appear. Whether one of the actresses who have previously played the partner of Austin Powers - Elizabeth Hurley, Heather Graham, or Beyoncé - would appear, however, is unknown. It’s likely Myers would gain a new costar for Austin Powers 4 in keeping with the idea of parodying James Bond and his different Bond Girls in every movie.
What Austin Powers 4's Story Could Be About
In January 2020, Roach stated that he would be interested in making a new Austin Powers movie, and both the star and director of the series confirmed that the movie's storyline is already set in stone. As far back as 2007, Myers spoke about the Austin Powers 4 story, which would be told from Dr. Evil's perspective, and the actor re-affirmed this description of the sequel in interviews through the late 2000s. The sequel is set to focus on Dr. Evil and his son and would feature the return of Fat Bastard.
Myers cited his duties as a parent as the reason for the many delays between films. So with Myers back to acting, a Bond franchise bringing back classic 007, plenty of enthusiasm from the franchise creators, and Dr. Evil returning for the Super Bowl, it seems certain Austin Powers 4 will happen — eventually.
What Mike Myers Has Said About Making Austin Powers 4
The James Bond parody Austin Powers franchise would be nothing without Mike Myers, and he's had some exciting things to say about the possibility of Austin Powers 4. In an interview with Sirius XM's Jess Cagle, Myers was asked about the likely Austin Powers sequel and gave a rather coy answer. The actor said, "I can neither confirm nor deny the existence or non-existence of such a project, should it exist or not exist." When pressed further by the interviewer, he stuck closely to his original response, saying it, "was a non-confirmed confirmation confirmation."
Based on his responses (which were deeply Austin Powers in nature), it looks like the next movie could be in the works. If Austin Powers 4 is on the horizon, studios are being oddly quiet about it, despite major players expressing explicit interest in extending the series with another movie. But if the 2022 Super Bowl commercial featuring Dr. Evil and Myer's comments are anything to go by, an announcement for Austin Powers 4 could happen sooner rather than later.