Editing Austin Powers in Goldmember (section)

== Potential sequel ==
In October 2005, in an interview with ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'', Mike Myers discussed the possibility of studio sources moving forward with a fourth film. "There is hope!". "We're all circling and talking to each other. I miss doing the characters."<ref>{{Cite magazine |date=2005-10-07 |title=Mike Myers May Return to "Austin Powers" |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |url=https://www.ew.com/ew/article/0%2C%2C1114708%2C00.html |url-status=dead |access-date=2016-04-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070118035051/https://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,1114708,00.html |archive-date=2007-01-18}}</ref> In May 2007, in an interview with [[IGN]], "So no more ''Austin Powers''?" was asked, and Myers replied, "No, no, there is a fully conceived idea for a fourth and I can just say that it's from Dr. Evil's point of view. So if you balanced how much of it was Austin with Dr. Evil, it's more about Austin's secret son than Austin".<ref>{{cite web |date=2007-05-16 |title=Interview: Mike Myers and Antonio Banderas |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2007/05/16/interview-mike-myers-and-antonio-banderas |access-date=2015-04-26 |website=[[IGN]]}}</ref> Also, in the audio commentary from the DVD release of ''Goldmember'', Myers revealed that in the fourth film, [[Fat Bastard (character)|Fat Bastard]] would return and regain the weight that he lost in ''Goldmember''.<ref>{{cite web |date=August 15, 2011 |title='Austin Powers' needs to kill off Fat Bastard |url=http://www.today.com/news/austin-powers-needs-kill-fat-bastard-wbna44147655 |website=[[TODAY.com]]}}</ref>

In May 2007, at the ''[[Shrek the Third]]'' premiere, Myers announced that a fourth ''Austin Powers'' film was planned, reiterating that it would focus more on Dr. Evil rather than Austin. He also said that he would start work on it after he started work on ''[[The Love Guru]]'', which became a [[box office bomb]].<ref name=":0">{{cite web |last=Adler |first=Shawn |date=8 May 2007 |title=Mike Myers Revives Dr. Evil, Plus Kirsten Dunst, 'High School Musical' & More, In Movie File |url=https://www.mtv.com/news/teh5dl/mike-myers-revives-dr-evil-plus-kirsten-dunst-high-school-musical-more-in-movie-file |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070513182600/http://www.mtv.com/movies/news/articles/1559113/20070501/story.jhtml |archive-date=2007-05-13 |access-date=2015-04-26 |website=[[MTV]]}}</ref> In February 2008, it was announced that [[Jay Roach]] would return as director. In April 2008, it was reported that [[Gisele Bündchen]] had been offered a role in the film.<ref>{{cite web|title=Is Gisele Bundchen the Next 'Austin Powers' Girl?|date=14 April 2008|first=B. Alan|last=Orange|url=http://movieweb.com/is-gisele-bundchen-the-next-austin-powers-girl/|publisher=[[Movieweb.com]]|access-date=2015-04-26}}</ref> However, [[Seth Green]], who played Scott Evil, stated that there was no script at the moment and that ''Austin Powers 4'' would be made if a script is written and approved.<ref>{{cite web |last=Jacks |first=Brian |date=April 28, 2008 |title=Sorry Giselle But 'Austin Powers 4' Still Isn't Happening, Says Seth Green |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/2429982/sorry-giselle-but-austin-powers-4-still-isnt-happening-says-seth-green/#more-2191 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170630201602/http://www.mtv.com/news/2429982/sorry-giselle-but-austin-powers-4-still-isnt-happening-says-seth-green/#more-2191 |url-status=dead |archive-date=June 30, 2017 |website=[[MTV]]}}</ref> In June 2008, when asked about another ''Austin Powers'' film in an interview, Myers stated, "I have an idea, and again it's one of those things that will emerge or it won't."<ref>{{cite news |date=2008-06-10 |title=Mike Myers on Love Guru, Shrek 4, Austin 4 and Wayne's World |work=Latino Review |url=http://www.latinoreview.com/news.php?id=4813 |url-status=dead |access-date=2015-04-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080612222911/http://www.latinoreview.com/news.php?id=4813 |archive-date=2008-06-12}}</ref> In July 2008, Myers stated that he had begun writing ''Austin Powers 4'', and that the plot is "really about Dr. Evil and his son."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.slashfilm.com/mike-myers-is-writing-austin-powers-4/ |title=Mike Myers is Writing Austin Powers 4|date=July 30, 2008 |publisher=[[Slashfilm]]|access-date=2015-04-26}}</ref>

In March 2010, [[Jay Roach]] indicated to [[MTV]] that Myers is working on ideas for a fourth film.<ref>{{cite web |date=2010-03-22 |title=Fourth 'Austin Powers' Movie Will Go 'Somewhere You Haven't Though Of,' Jay Roach Says |url=https://www.mtv.com/news/0vi45m/fourht-austin-powers-movie-will-go-somewhere-you-havent-though-of-jay-roach-says |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220908230251/https://www.mtv.com/news/0vi45m/fourht-austin-powers-movie-will-go-somewhere-you-havent-though-of-jay-roach-says |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 8, 2022 |access-date=2010-10-14 |publisher=MTV}}</ref><ref name=":0" /> In August 2011, Myers revealed he would return, and had begun writing a script for a fourth installment.<ref>{{cite web |last=McWeeny |first=Drew |date=2011-08-12 |title=Exclusive: Mike Myers is signed, sealed, delivered for 'Austin Powers 4' |url=https://uproxx.com/hitfix/exclusive-mike-myers-is-signed-sealed-delivered-and-austin-powers-4-is-coming/ |access-date=2022-09-08 |website=[[Uproxx]]}}</ref> In September 2013, when asked about the future of ''Austin Powers'', Myers answered "I'm still figuring that out."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2013/09/toronto-fleming-qas-supermensch-helmer-mike-myers-on-shep-gordon-pic-580132/ |title=Toronto: Fleming Q&A's Mike Myers On 'Supermensch' Directorial Debut|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|date=September 6, 2013|access-date=September 16, 2013}}</ref> In September 2015, [[Verne Troyer]] expressed his desire to return as [[Mini-Me]] if he was asked to do so.<ref>{{cite web |date=September 23, 2015 |title=Verne Troyer waiting for the call for Austin Powers 4 |url=http://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/entertainment/verne-troyer-waiting-for-the-call-for-austin-powers-4-697306.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200714185550/https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/entertainment/verne-troyer-waiting-for-the-call-for-austin-powers-4-697306.html |archive-date=2020-07-14 |website=[[Irish Examiner]]}}</ref>

In May 2016, Roach was asked about the fourth ''Austin Powers'' film during an interview with [[Larry King]], and he stated the ideas for the fourth film that he and Myers have are good and interesting.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/film/austin-powers-4-could-still-happen-according-to-di-885106|title=Austin Powers 4 could still happen, according to director Jay Roach - NME|website=[[NME]]|date=May 20, 2016}}</ref> In August 2016, in a telephone interview, Myers stated "Everything is being negotiated and worked out and all that stuff" in regards to the fourth installment of the ''Austin Powers'' film series.<ref>{{cite web |author= |date=25 August 2016 |title=Mike Myers talks 'Wayne's World,' the Leafs, 'Austin Powers' |url=http://thechronicleherald.ca/artslife/1391580-mike-myers-talks-waynes-world-the-leafs-austin-powers |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160825142908/http://www.thechronicleherald.ca/artslife/1391580-mike-myers-talks-waynes-world-the-leafs-austin-powers/ |archive-date=25 August 2016 |access-date=27 August 2016 |website=[[The Chronicle Herald]]}}</ref>

In April 2017, as the twentieth anniversary approached for ''[[Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery]]'', Myers claimed he would love to do another ''Austin Powers'' film, but audiences would "just have to see".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/austin-powers-4-new-film-movie-mike-myers-interview-a7707001.html|title=Austin Powers 4: 'I would love to do another' Mike Meyers says as original turns 20|newspaper=independent.co.uk|date=28 April 2017|access-date=26 May 2017}}</ref> Two days later, Roach stated that a fourth film would only occur if Myers creates a good story for it.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.darkhorizons.com/jay-roach-on-why-theres-no-austin-powers-4/|title=Jay Roach On Why There's No "Austin Powers 4" - Dark Horizons|website=www.darkhorizons.com|date=April 30, 2017}}</ref> In May 2017, Troyer stated that Mini-Me will reveal that he can speak in the fourth movie.<ref>{{cite web |author= |date=June 8, 2017 |title=Verne Troyer Interview Mini Me & Austin Powers 4 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpHUAsUNOK0 |access-date=2022-09-08 |website=[[YouTube]]}}</ref> However, Troyer's death on 21 April 2018 delayed the production of a fourth film and prevented him from reprising his role as Mini-Me.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://people.com/movies/verne-troyer-dies-at-49/ |title=''Austin Powers'' Star Verne Troyer Dies at 49 |author=Karen Mizoguchi |date=21 April 2018 |magazine=[[People (magazine)|People]] |access-date=6 February 2019}}</ref> In May 2018, Myers reiterated his interest in making a fourth ''Austin Powers'', stating that it would be fun, also hinting that some tribute to Troyer might be included.<ref>{{cite web |date=2018-05-09 |title=New Austin Powers film is a 'very strong maybe', says Mike Myers |url=https://news.sky.com/story/new-austin-powers-film-is-a-very-strong-maybe-says-mike-myers-11364974 |access-date=2019-01-07 |website=[[Sky News]]}}</ref> In November 2018, Myers stated that the project's future is "looking good" with the script already written and that Austin Powers and Dr. Evil will return soon, citing his parenthood as the reason for how long the production has lasted and that Roach will most likely reprise his directorial duties.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.nme.com/news/film/austin-powers-4-looking-good-2395852 |title=Mike Myers says 'Austin Powers 4' is 'looking good' |magazine=[[NME]] |date=2018-11-01 |access-date=2019-02-06}}</ref>

In January 2020, Roach again indicated that he was interested in doing a fourth film.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/video/jay-roach-bombshell-movie-director-interview-behind-the-lens/|title='Bombshell' Director Jay Roach On His Explosive Film, Why Politics And Movies Should Mix, And If A Fourth 'Austin Powers' Will Ever Happen – Behind The Lens|last=Hammond|first=Pete|date=2020-01-04|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|access-date=2020-01-06}}</ref>
In February 2022, Myers told ''[[Today (American TV program)|The Today Show]]'' he "would love to do" a fourth ''Austin Powers'' movie but could "neither confirm nor deny" whether it would be made.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lowe |first=Lindsay |date=February 10, 2022 |title=Mike Myers says he'd 'love' to do another 'Austin Powers' movie |url=https://www.today.com/popculture/movies/mike-myers-says-d-love-another-austin-powers-movie-rcna15716 |access-date=February 13, 2022 |website=[[Today (American TV program)|The Today Show]]}}</ref> 
In October 2022, Myers stated on the ''Tonight Show'' that he would "love" to make another ''Austin Powers'' film, again citing parenting as the main reason as to why the film has not yet been made.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.eonline.com/news/1349612/would-mike-myers-do-another-austin-powers-movie-he-says|title=Would Mike Myers Do Another Austin Powers Movie? He Says...|date=October 8, 2022|last=Parker|first=Ashley Joy|work=[[E! News]]|access-date=October 9, 2022}}</ref>