It’s been nearly twenty-five years since the International Man of Mystery last graced our screens, but the long-awaited Austin Powers 4 finally seems to be coming together.
Mike Myers on Austin Powers 4
While chatting with Deadline on the red carpet for Focker-in-Law, Myers said there’s a “very big chance” of Austin Powers 4 happening. In fact, he’s busy working on the script. “I’m writing it right now,” he said. “I’m having a great time.“
When asked if he could tease anything about the sequel, Myers said, “I can’t. I’m told not to tease. I usually give away too much.“
We’ve seen the Austin Powers cast reunite several times before, most recently in a Verizon commercial, but seeing everyone back together on the big screen will be something special. That said, I am curious to see how this type of comedy fares so many years after the last movie. Will it change? Does it even need to?
Myers has previously teased that the fourth film would revolve more around Dr. Evil, but a lot has likely changed over the years.
Shrek 5 & Donkey
Austin Powers isn’t the only character Myers is resurrecting, as he’s set to return as Shrek in Shrek 5. Not counting the Puss in Boots spin-offs, it’s been sixteen years since the last Shrek movie.
In addition to Myers, the film also features Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz as Donkey and Fiona, with Zendaya playing Felicia, Shrek and Fiona’s daughter. Marcello Hernandez and Skler Gisondo play Felicia’s brothers, Fergus and Farkle. The film is set to hit theaters on June 30, 2027.
In addition to Shrek 5, Murphy has revealed that a Donkey spinoff movie is also in the works. “We started doing Shrek 4 or [Shrek] 5 months ago. I did this, I recorded the first act, and we’ll be doing it this year, we’ll finish it up,” he said. “Shrek is coming out, and Donkey’s gonna have his own movie. We’re gonna do Donkey as well. So we’re gonna do a Shrek, and we’re doing a Donkey [movie].“
What are your hopes for Austin Powers 4?
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