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Mike Myers Confirms He Began Writing ‘Austin Powers’ Script

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The Daily Caller · collected 2026-11-12 · by Leena Nasir

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Mike Myers confirmed on November 12, 2026, that he is currently writing the script for a fourth Austin Powers film while attending the "Focker-In-Law" premiere in New York. While he declined to share specific plot or casting details, Myers suggested there is a "big chance" fans will see the character Dr. Evil again. The reporting highlights Myers’ stance that the upcoming film will focus on "love, sweet love" as a remedy for a world he feels is currently overwhelmed by fear.
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Mike Myers confirmed on November 12, 2026, at the premiere of "Focker-In-Law" in New York, that he is currently writing the script for a fourth installment of the "Austin Powers" franchise. When asked by Deadline, Myers said, "There’s a big chance, yes, yes you are," referring to the possibility of seeing Dr. Evil again. He also mentioned he is "having a great time" writing but did not reveal any additional plot, casting, or production details. Fans have waited more than two decades since the last Austin Powers movie in 2002, making this news a major thrill for long-time supporters.

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Mike Myers confirmed on November 12, 2026, that he is currently writing the script for a fourth Austin Powers film while attending the "Focker-In-Law" premiere in New York. While he declined to share specific plot or casting details, Myers suggested there is a "big chance" fans will see the character Dr. Evil again. The reporting highlights Myers’ stance that the upcoming film will focus on "love, sweet love" as a…

Mike Myers Confirms He Began Writing ‘Austin Powers’ Script (this article)
The Blaze14 Nov

This analysis piece explores Mike Myers' plan to revive the Austin Powers franchise after a 25-year hiatus following the last film in 2002. The author weighs the potential of the comeback against the spotty track record of delayed sequels and the complications of recreating the character's libido in a post-MeToo era. The text also incorporates unrelated commentary on James Gunn’s departure from DC, a controversial…

LAG-ADELIC: Mike Myers to bring back 'Austin Powers' after 25-year hiatus →

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“While both articles discuss Mike Myers writing 'Austin Powers 4', they report on different aspects and occasions of his comments, not the same specific event.”

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When asked if he could divulge more, Myers replied, “I can’t!
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The famous actor spoke with reporters on the red carpet for the premiere of “Focker-In-Law” and teased his upcoming project. When asked by Deadline if there was a chance we’d be seeing “Dr. Evil” again, Myers said, “There’s a big chance, yes, yes you are.” “I’m writing it right now, I’m having a great time,” Myers told the outlet.
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When asked if he could divulge more, Myers replied, “I can’t!
2026-11-14 · The Daily Caller
Mike Myers Confirms He Began Writing ‘Austin Powers’ Script · assertive framing

Claims (20 extracted, 2 hedged)

Mike Myers confirmed he’s actively writing the script for a fourth installment of the wildly popular “Austin Powers” franchise. asserted
he → confirm → franchise
The news is a major thrill for fans who have waited more than two decades to see the outrageous secret agent back in action. asserted
who → wait → action
Mike Myers teases more ‘Austin Powers’ at the #FockerInLaw premiere in New York: "I’m writing it right now" https://t.co/B6gEtLrVQA — Deadline (@DEADLINE) November 12, 2026 Myers confirmed that part four is in progress, but stopped short of sharing any additional information regarding the plot, casting, or production details. asserted
part → tease → plot
The famous actor spoke with reporters on the red carpet for the premiere of “Focker-In-Law” and teased his upcoming project. When asked by Deadline if there was a chance we’d be seeing “Dr. Evil” again, Myers said, “There’s a big chance, yes, yes you are.” “I’m writing it right now, I’m having a great time,” Myers told the outlet. asserted
Myers → speak → outlet
When asked if he could divulge more, Myers replied, “I can’t! uncertain
I → ask → more
I’m told not to tease.” asserted
I → tell → ?
Mike Myers confirms he’s actively writing a fourth “Austin Powers” movie. asserted
he → confirm → movie
Will it reflect the current political climate? asserted
it → reflect → climate
“I can neither confirm nor deny the existence or nonexistence of such a commentary,” Myers teases. asserted
Myers → confirm → commentary
“In the last few weeks, I think fear has had it and love is on the way back. … asserted
love → think → way
If anything, that’s what the Austin Powers movie is going to be about. asserted
movie → ’ → what
What the world needs now is love, sweet love.” asserted
needs → need → What
— Variety (@Variety) November 12, 2026 In an interview with Variety that same day, Myers was asked if the next installation of “Austin Powers” will reflect the current political climate. “I can neither confirm nor deny the existence or nonexistence of such a commentary,” Myers told Variety. asserted
Myers → ask → Variety
“I mean the world has happened, but it’s a much happier world, Austin’s world,” he continued. asserted
he → mean → ?
“It’s been a lot of fun, I’m really enjoying it,” Myers said. asserted
Myers → enjoy → it
“In the last few weeks, I think fear has had it, and love is asserted
love → think → it
The reporter suggested this may be “a wave of happiness — a blue wave,” but Myers quickly interjected, “Regardless of left or right, although I’m a leftie, I’m Canadian, I’m a Progressive, always have been, I just think we’re sick of fear, and we want more love.” uncertain
we → suggest → love
“If anything, that’s what the ‘Austin Powers’ movie is gonna be about — what the world needs now is love, sweet love,” he said. asserted
he → ’ → what
(RELATED: Comedian Andy Clark Dead At 62 After Suffering Complications From Pneumonia) asserted
Clark → suffer → Pneumonia
“That’s why I really wanted to do this movie at this time — we need some silly — we need some silly - we need some happy, we need some love,” Myers told the outlet. asserted
Myers → ’ → outlet
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