Mike Myers Weighs In on Chance of an ‘Austin Powers 4’

It has been over twenty years for the reason that third Austin Powers film hit theaters, and followers have lengthy puzzled whether or not or not star Mike Myers would ever return to the long-lasting function.

Myers walked the crimson carpet on the forty ninth AFI Lifetime Achievement Award gala on Saturday — the place Oscar winner Nicole Kidman was the visitor of honor for the night time — and he spoke with ET’s Deidre Behar about the potential for one other installment within the franchise.

Myers performed cautiously coy when requested in regards to the rumors and hypothesis, telling ET, “I can neither affirm nor deny the existence or non-existence of such a undertaking.”

Nevertheless, when requested if he felt there have been extra tales to be informed within the Austin Powers universe, Myers enthusiastically shared, “Completely.”

Myers has beforehand teased the chance of a fourth Austin Powers movie prior to now, and has usually saved from spilling the beans about any concrete plans.

Nevertheless, when talking with ET again in February 2019 — earlier than the numerous pandemic-related shutdowns — he teased, “It is more likely to be from Dr. Evil’s viewpoint. However once more I can neither affirm nor deny such existence. That is all I’ll say.”

As for Saturday’s celebration of Kidman, Myers mirrored on why the actress was such a beloved icon, explaining, “I believe she’s one of the crucial versatile [performers]”

“You admire her, and you want her. Which is a really uncommon mixture for a performer,” Myers mentioned. “Every part she does, I believe, may be very elegant and firstclass and implausible.”

Throughout the ceremony, Kidman was honored for a profession that has superior movie and artwork, whose work has been acknowledged by each her friends, students and has stood the take a look at of time. 

On the occasion, she was acknowledged and celebrated by her Large Little Lies co-star Reese Witherspoon, in addition to Naomi Watts and Morgan Freeman. In the meantime, Meryl Streep offered Kidman with the precise honor.

The tribute particular will air June 27 at 10 p.m. on TNT.

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