Mike Myers gives long-awaited update on Austin Powers 4

• Mike Myers has finally confirmed that a fourth Austin Powers film is on the way, ending years of speculation.
• The comedian, who plays both the titular secret agent and antagonist Dr Evil, gave a definitive “yes” during an appearance on Trevor Noah’s World Cup Watch Party YouTube series.
• Myers had previously expressed interest in a new film focused more heavily on his character Dr Evil.
• The last film in the popular comedy franchise, Austin Powers in Goldmember, was released over 20 years ago, in 2002.
• The film franchise has grossed over half a billion worldwide, and Myers recently reprised his role as Dr Evil in a Verizon commercial.

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‘Yeah, baby’: Mike Myers confirms long-awaited Austin Powers news