Mike Myers teases possible political nature of 'Austin Powers 4,' but critic warns that would be foolish

Actor Mike Myers joked during an interview Wednesday that he could neither confirm nor deny the "existence or nonexistence" of political commentary in a possible fourth "Austin Powers" film.An interviewer from Variety asked Myers whether a fourth "Austin Powers" film would "reflect" the current political landscape."I can neither confirm nor deny the existence or nonexistence of such a commentary," Myers said."I mean the world has happened.

But it's a much happier world, Austin's world, so it's been a lot of fun.I'm really enjoying it."Myers also suggested that movies need a lighter tone.

His remarks about a cultural shift toward love and away from fear came shortly after Democrats scored victories in the midterm elections. SETH MEYERS ADMITS SHOCK OVER SECOND TRUMP VICTORY PROMPTED SIT-DOWN WITH LATE-NIGHT TEAM TO ADJUST TONEMike Myers at Universal Pictures' "Focker In-Law" world premiere held at the Beacon Theatre on Nov.11, 2026 in New York, New York.  (Kristina Bumphrey/Variety via Getty Images)"Oh my God, yeah, I'm so happy this is out.

We need much more silly," Myers said while attending the premiere of "Focker-In-Law," the latest film in the "Meet the Parents" franchise."But I have to say, in the last few weeks, I think fear has had it and love is on the way back," he added. "The wave of happiness, the blue wave?" the interviewer asked."No, well, it’s not — regardless of left or right, though I am a lefty, I’m Canadian, I’m a progressive voter, always have been," Myers said."I just think we’re sick of fear, and we want more love, and if anything, that’s what the ‘Austin Powers’ movie is gonna be about.""What the world needs now is love, sweet love, in the words of Burt Bacharach, a great American poet," Myers said, referring to the musician whose music has appeared in the "Austin Powers" films and who made cameo appearances in the franchise.

"That’s why I really wanted to do this movie at this time, because I want us to — we need som...