Austin Powers is finally shifting gears after years of fan speculation, with franchise star Mike Myers confirming that development is officially moving forward on a fourth installment.
Myers shared the update while speaking with Deadline on the red carpet at the premiere of Focker-In-Law, revealing that he is currently writing the screenplay for the sequel. While the project is gaining serious traction, plot details remain heavily guarded due to early-stage development warnings.
Writing the Script
“I’m writing it right now. I’m having a great time,” Myers told Deadline on the red carpet. “I can’t [tease anything about it]. I’m told not to tease. I usually give away too much.”
Mike Myers teases more 'Austin Powers' at the #FockerInLaw premiere in New York: "I'm writing it right now"
With Myers at the keyboard, the production is moving past the stage of casual interest. Although release dates and filming schedules remain unannounced, the project sits closer to realization than at any point since the trilogy concluded.
Franchise History and Global Box Office
The original trilogy kicked off with Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery in 1997, written by Myers and directed by Jay Roach. The creative duo reunited for 1999’s Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me and 2002’s Austin Powers in Goldmember.
Collectively, the three films grossed more than $676 million at the global box office between 1997 and 2002, equivalent to roughly $1.3 billion when adjusted for modern inflation. The franchise built its legacy spoofing classic James Bond features and espionage tropes.
Potential Returning Cast Members
Given that Myers is authoring the script himself, one can reasonably expect him to step back into the shoes of the International Man of Mystery, Austin Powers. More than likely, he would also portray his dual role as Dr. Evil, Austin’s arch-nemesis.
Just recently, Myers appeared as Dr. Evil in a commercial for Verizon, which additionally featured the return of Seth Green as Scott Evil, Mindy Sterling as Frau Farbissina, and Rob Lowe as Number Two. Some or all three could potentially appear in Austin Powers 4 as well.
