In news we didn’t know we wanted, a fourth Austin Powers movie may be in the works. The franchise’s director Jay Roach revealed the possibility of yet another Powers installment in a recent interview with Larry King. In conversation with King, Roach discussed his interest in making another Powers film and why it hasn't happened yet.
"You know, [Mike Myers and I] talk about it every time we get together," he told King. Reports for a fourth film surfaced in 2011, but Roach admits nothing has been solidified. "I would say it's in a latent phase right now but someday if we find the right idea that seems to have it earn itself, for sure.”
In response to King asking if they had any ideas, Roach said, "It's been many years of kicking around, we’ve had so many, but there hasn't been one that's stuck yet."
A fourth Austin Powers film would be a welcome career move for Myers. If it does happen, it will be interesting to see how Myers and Roach modernize the series. The successful trilogy included a vast array of actors such as Will Ferrell, Beyoncé, Seth Green, Heather Graham, and Rob Lowe, many of whom have larger careers and for whom a return to the franchise may not be feasible. Perhaps comedy darlings Amy Schumer and Jennifer Lawrence could be recruited as the next Powers ladies. The film could time-travel to an apocalyptic future of a Donald Trump presidency orchestrated by Powers' arch-nemesis, Dr. Evil. We're just spitballing here, but with today's elections and current events, the comedic possibilities are endless.
Catch the full interview in the video above.
