Mike Myers has revealed that he is writing Austin Powers 4, saying there is a “very big chance” the long-awaited sequel will happen.
The actor spoke to Deadline on the red carpet for Focker-in-Law. “I’m writing it right now,” he said. “I’m having a great time.”
He refused to share anything about the plot.
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“I can’t. I’m told not to tease,” he said. Myers has previously suggested that a fourth film would focus more on Dr. Evil, the villain he plays alongside the title character.
The cast also reunited recently for a Verizon advert.
The update is the firmest sign yet that the spy comedy series could return.
The franchise began with Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery and continued with two sequels, the last of which was released in 2002.
Myers is also returning to another of his best-known roles.
He will voice Shrek again in Shrek 5, which is due in cinemas on 30 June 2027. Eddie Murphy returns as Donkey and Cameron Diaz as Fiona, with Zendaya joining the cast as Felicia.
Marcello Hernandez and Skyler Gisondo play Fergus and Farkle.
The world of Shrek is growing in other ways too. Murphy has said a Donkey spin-off is in the works. “Donkey’s gonna have his own movie,” he said.
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