Mike Myers teases possible political nature of 'Austin Powers 4,' but critic warns that would be ‘foolish’
Actor Mike Myers joked during an interview Wednesday that he could neither confirm nor deny the "existence or nonexistence" of political commentary in a possible fourth "Austin Powers" film.
Key points
- "So, I think if Mike Myers even wanted to get political with ‘Austin Powers,’ he's gotta think that through, that it hasn't begun yet.
- "What the world needs now is love, sweet love, in the words of Burt Bacharach, a great American poet," Myers said, referring to the musician whose music appeared in the "Austin Powers" films and who made cameo appearances in the franchise.
- "Satire is an important tool in the toolbox to say that this is not normal — that the cuts he’s making are not normal." Fox News Digital spoke with film critic Christian Toto, host of the "Hollywood in Toto" podcast, about Myers' remarks on the possible sequel.
"So, when a journalist started to press Mike Myers of ‘Saturday Night Live’ fame about a possible fourth ‘Austin Powers?’ Well, he took the bait and didn't quite take the bait at the same time," Toto continued.
Additional details
- An interviewer from Variety asked Myers whether a fourth "Austin Powers" film would "reflect" the current political landscape.
- "I can't imagine any fan would say, ‘Gosh, I want Austin Powers back, but only if he does a No Kings rally.' I don't see that happening at all, don't see anyone really craving that.
- We need some love." RFK JR BLASTS ‘COLLAPSE OF LIBERAL COMEDY,’ CLAIMS KIMMEL TRADED LAUGHS FOR LEFT-WING PREACHING The "Austin Powers" franchise is a comedy film series that parodies classic James Bond movies and the spy genre.
- So, I think Mike Myers would be foolish to go in that direction, and I don't think he will.
- Myers has become more outspoken about politics in recent years, parodying Tesla CEO Elon Musk on "Saturday Night Live" and criticizing President Donald Trump’s efforts to bring Canada under U.S.
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