Seth Green puts to rest rumors of a fourth Austin Powers film this morning. We get the following news thanks to our friends at MTV:
Remember those reports earlier this month that supermodel Gisele Bundchen was in talks to star in “Austin Powers 4,” and had already read a script for the project and was soon to meet Mike Myers and director Jay Roach? And how it thoroughly confused everyone since the film has been nothing more than loose ideas in Myers’ head for years? Well, that’s because none of it is true. That’s according to one person who should know - the demon seed of Dr. Evil himself, Seth Green. When asked about the rumored casting, Green was, like us, frankly astounded. “Giselle…the model??” he exclaimed.
While Green was quick to deny that the film has moved any closer to being a reality, the actor left the door open for future possibilities. “I’ll tell you what,” he declared. “If a script for ‘Austin Powers 4’ gets written and then it gets greenlit by whatever version of New Line is still making movies, and everybody agrees to do it, then we’ll have something to talk about. But at this point, ‘Austin Powers 4’ is nothing more than something Mike Myers talked about off-handedly during the ‘Shrek’ press.”
I enjoyed the first Austin Powers film, I saw it in the theatre and thought it was a humorous spoof of old James Bond films. Then everyone in existence started to pretend they were either Austin Powers, or Dr. Evil by rambling off movie quotations. To this day you can still hear people say “do I make you horny baby?” in the streets. I don’t know what it is about Mike’s characters - but people love to quote them.
The second film was a let down for me, I really didn’t like it that much and the uniqueness of the first film quickly faded. By the third film I was sick of Austin Powers and was saddened that the first film had 2 sequels that diluted the character.
News of no further sequels suits me just fine. I would prefer Meyers write the Dieter movie that was canned years ago. The man has many more characters that he can milk, rather that returning to the same well over and over again. Sprockets had some of the funniest Mike Meyers moments of his SNL run, and I think it’s time that he brought the character to life on the big screen.
International friends - would you like to see any more Austin Powers films, or is three enough.
7 Comments, Comment or Ping
Rodney
I don’t know that I would want an Austin Powers movie as much as I would love to see a Scott Evil movie.
Having THAT character star in his own movie would be a riot. He could face down against a REAL agent who is not as silly as Austin but still funny in his own right. Maybe played by Bruce Campbell. Oh that is awesome.
Scott Evil was the grounding point of reality in the series and him pointing out Dr Evil’s plan flaws was some of the funniest parts. “Why are you still talking to him? You are feeding him dinner? Why not just shoot him in the head right now? I have a gun in my room.. I will go get it and we can shoot him dead right now!”
THAT I would love to see.
Apr 25th, 2008
Slushie Man
It could just be that he hasn’t been told about the movie yet, or maybe they don’t want him in it. Could be a prequel or something.
Apr 25th, 2008
DJ Machismo
I enjoyed them all. The first was the best as we hadn’t seen the formula before, or at least done that well.
But I still enjoy them enough to want to see more of what they can come up with.
Though they do need to put a little bit into thinking up some new jokes instead of simply doing the same ones with a twist.
Apr 25th, 2008
Meli
I think we’re good with the three and unless there is some brilliant idea brewing in Meyers’ head I’m not interested in another flick.
A Scott Evil movie could be pretty funny though. I like the idea Rodney.
Apr 25th, 2008
Kristina
After Love Guru bombs, expect an announcement about this thing going into production.
Apr 25th, 2008
Meli
@Kristina - bite your tongue! ;)
Sadly, it’s entirely possible. -sigh-
Apr 25th, 2008
HisDivineShadow
Real good points all of you!
I could go for another Austin. I would be very happy to see Seth in it.
And I want to see lots of him running like a girl.
Haha.
Apr 26th, 2008
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