Austin Powers 4 is moving forward, and Mike Myers says the current script gives Dr. Evil a much bigger role from his point of view.

Austin Powers 4 Puts Dr. Evil at the Center of the Story

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Mike Myers says he is actively writing the fourth movie, confirming the long-awaited sequel is in development even though filming has not started yet officially.

Mike Myers Confirms He Is Writing Austin Powers 4 Now

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Myers says the story currently gives Dr. Evil more attention, making the villain's point of view a bigger part of the sequel than before now.

Dr. Evil Could Get His Biggest Role in the Series Yet

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Myers says fans are evenly split between Austin Powers and Dr. Evil, which helps explain why the villain could receive more focus this time around.

Fans Are Split Between Austin Powers and Dr. Evil Now

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The movie has not started filming, and no full cast has been announced, so several returning characters remain uncertain while the script keeps changing today.

Filming Has Not Started and the Cast Is Still Unclear

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No director or release date has been confirmed, meaning the project still needs major production details before Austin and Dr. Evil return to theaters again.

No Director or Release Date Has Been Announced Yet

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What Dr. Evil's Bigger Role Means for Austin Powers 4

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