Will Austin Powers 4 Ever Happen?
Is there still hope for Austin Powers 4? The spy parody franchise remains a well-loved comedy series starring Mike Myers in two iconic roles. Beginning with Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery in 1997, the Austin Powers movie trilogy was a set of spy spoofs that saw star and writer Mike Myers and director Jay Roach at the height of their considerable powers. Throughout the three increasingly surreal installments, the Meet the Parents director and Wayne's World creator took affectionate aim at theJames Bond franchise and spy cinema in general.
Anyone ranking Mike Myers' contributions to comedy cinema is guaranteed to put Austin's outings near the top spot. The films combine clever satire with a genuine love of spy cinema, resulting in movies which are at once a warm tribute to, and hilarious deconstruction of, the spy thriller sub-genre. The movies were well-received by both fans and critics, enjoying solid reviews as well as impressive box office returns.
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It's been over a decade and a half since Goldmember graced cinema screens in 2003, and a lot of fans are understandably curious about whether or not the series will ever include Austin Powers 4. Fortunately, the creators have confirmed they would like to add another installment to the series.
It's a perfect time for Myers to revive the role for Austin Powers 4 since there is no lack of interest in the spy thriller sub-genre right now. James Bond's return to screens, No Time To Die, ended Daniel Craig's tenure as the character in satisfying fashion, and recent Kingsman prequel The King's Man brings a little blockbuster spy action back to World War I. There's also the upcoming
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