As I was typing the headline above, I asked my wife to come see if she thought it was funny or not. She read it and went “uggghhhhh” without even realizing it.
So I think she answered my question.
Nikkie Finke has the scoop at Deadline Hollywood. Apparently Mike Myers is writing Austin Powers 4, and New Line is “panting” for it.
Apparently Myers can do no wrong. I’m just curious if New Line has read the papers recently and saw what a flop The Love Guru was and how Myers’ ability to draw an audience is waning.
An insider told Nikki that the movie is a homage to his father: “It’s very personal with a father and son theme loosely based on his own life.”
Now, Austin Powers is a character that has a lot of devoted fans I think, even if the third one should have been the sign of bad things yet to come. But it’s likely it will draw enough at the box office to make it at least a bit profitable. Maybe.
But it still makes me sad to see what’s happened to Myers. Finke tells this story:
Does Myers realize he may no longer be a draw? (Probably not. Before the pic [Love Guru] opened, he reportedly made diva demands from Conan O’Brien staffers last month for stupid stuff like Twizzlers and raspberry seltzer.)
I used to absolutely adore this guy, especially after So I Married An Axe Murderer. But he’s sinking lower and lower with these films that keep giving us the same gross humor over and over and over.
I’d love to see him in an original film like Axe Murderer was, to help everyone remember that this guy used to be absolutely hilarious.
Title should of read “Ugh..Nikkie Finke speaks…”
Austin series has always been amusing though, didnt see Love Guru…
I completely agree with your “Ax Murderer” comment. I have always wondered why Meyer's never made any more comedies of that caliber? Every Austin Powers movie that came out make me think, “But why not something witty like Ax Murderer?” Its too bad. I also always wanted to see him do a Sproket's movie, but that never worked out. It would have been another kookie character to do, like Wane, or Austin, or even the Guru….but I never saw Guru myself. (I have just read the horrible reviews on it). I hope he changes his mind on Austin Powers 4. I want something new and original. Also, I keep thinking, just because one of his films flopped in the box office after a long break doesn't mean he is horrible now. It just means he is going through a rough patch. We have all seen other comedians go through this: Like with Robbin Williams it is hit and miss, Adam Sandler is the same way. Loved Widding Singer, 50 First Dates, but hated Zohan. I think the same thing about Sandler sometimes like WHY? Why did he do Zohan when he could make another Spanglish, or Wedding Singer? Anyway, let's just see what happens with Myers. I want to blieve he can produce something I like again one day. He has the potential.
Haven't seen Love Guru either, yet. I was never into the Austin Powers movies until I saw the third one. A 4th one? I would see it.
Interesting idea… I wonder what Myers would be like in a more serious role. I love it when comedians stretch themselves in new genres. Robin Williams in Good Will Hunting, Jim Carrey in the Truman Show or Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind or even Will Ferrell in Stranger than Fiction. Instead of rehashing a character like Austin Powers, look for some interesting work that will show your range. If only he read Pop Critics… then he would know what to do.
Sandler hasnt had any sequels though right? He always makes different ones…
He tried it. It was called “54.” it did not work.
Axe Murderer is just a classic. The first two Austin Powers were really good and clever in a Bond satire fashion. However, by the 3rd, it was clear they'd run out of ideas. A 4th, doesn't sound like a good idea.
Sadly, I think Myers is a bit limited in his comedic range. Let's be honest, he hasn't made very many good movies that didn't involve his scottish accent. (Axe Murderer, Shrek 1-3)
Never heard of it….was it anything like Car 54?
Not unless Car 54 had lots of sex, drugs, and dancing.
Well… people did have sex in it, and was once searched for drugs but all that was found was a VHS tape of Dirty Dancing… does that count?
Well, technically, only his father in Axe Murderer had the accent…but I know what you are saying.
Best Scottish accent character is Fat Bastard…
Yeah, never really understood why an ogre would have a scottish accent. Love Fat Bastard….he's dead sexy!
Cause the 'ghetto' accent hadn't been developed yet?
Count me as someone who'd like to see Meyers do something different, a role requiring no prosthetics for instance. Although I was introduced to him during his stint on SNL and Wayne’s World flick, it was in “So I Married an Axe Murderer” that I noticed the guy might have a lot more range to his acting ability. Now, not so much.
Ax Murderer also allowed me to take a closer look at the beautiful Nancy Travis, who I’d only seen in smaller roles previously.
he's wonderful but if he can pull off another austin powers he'd be a saint! i loved no.3 it was brill especially the intro (danny davito as miny me 'Im MINY ME!' haha class……then austin is seen the brilliant dance scene! ….tho every1 is right on this page, he should go back to his roots and then stick it to the man with a kickass tearjerker of a moment come on mike!!!