We’re in some way simply three years away from Austin Powers: Worldwide Man of Thriller turning the ripe and randy age of 30, which appears fortuitous, contemplating Mike Myers’ titular lothario first emerged in 1997 after being held in cryogenic stasis for a 30-year stretch. So is it attainable that in spite of everything these years, the fan-favorite super-cool spy may emerge from hibernation anew for a fourth function hitting the 2025 film schedule? Mike Myers most likely gained’t ever say no outright, however his newest replace does encourage pangs of optimism.
The shagadelic franchise-spawning character has been rumored to return for a fourth movie almost for the reason that Goldmember-infused third movie launched in 2002, so I’ve a particular container reserved for grains of salt to be taken with Austin Powers 4 information. That stated, Myers’ constantly rosy outlook and genial character at all times make his feedback look like swinging harbingers of the grandest information, child, yeah.
So perhaps I’m leaning too exhausting into that vibe when contemplating what he informed TooFab when requested if Austin Powers was ever coming again. As he put it:
It is ah … I might be shocked if it did not.
It isn’t as if he stated the ink is drying on the contracts, however the outlet does notice that Mike Myers “selected his phrases rigorously” when answering. Positive, that would imply he didn’t wish to promise an excessive amount of with a generically constructive response, however contemplating how usually he’s been pretty open and desperate to get a fourth movie made — each Myers and director Jay Roach have expressed willingness if the story works — this considerably extra cryptic response probably signifies a positive-skewing change.
One motive Myers has given for not already having gone whole-hog into an Austin Powers return was attributable to his duties as a mum or dad. He and spouse Kelly Tisdale share three kids: son Spike and daughters Sunday and Paulina, who’re aged 13, 10 and 9, respectively. It’s attainable that he’ll be extra obtainable to tackle a possible return to the Powers-verse now that the children are older, however that’s clearly not clear at this level.
Additionally, let’s not neglect that Myers reprised Dr. Evil for a Tremendous Bowl industrial together with different returning co-stars like Rob Lowe, which had followers hoping {that a} far larger return was someplace within the pipeline. That was almost three years in the past, so it doesn’t look like there was immediately constructive momentum popping out of it, however nonetheless.
Myers talked to CinemaBlend about shifting to TV for his hilarious Netflix collection The Pentaverate, a undertaking that undoubtedly meant quite a bit to him as its creator. As a giant fan of the hyper-goofy conspiracy comedy, I’ve been bummed that the collection wasn’t given a second season, however I’ve to hope that followers gearing up for his beloved ogre’s return within the animated sequel Shrek 5 sparks sufficient public curiosity to persuade him to get again within the bald cap for a brand new Austin Powers undertaking.
For what it is value, Myers stated much less about Shrek 5 than he did a few attainable return to Austin Powers, although that is seemingly extra attributable to avoiding spoiling any story subjects. Nonetheless, returning for one undertaking solely makes different returns extra believable. And whereas we’re at it, let’s get some Wayne’s World 3 information on the desk.