January 1, Mike Myers Teases Political Austin Powers 4 But Film Critic Warns It Would Be Foolish

Wyatt’s Take

• Hollywood is pushing left-wing politics into comedy and alienating audiences who just want laughs
• Mike Myers is hinting at bringing politics into Austin Powers 4 but a respected critic says that would kill the franchise
• Middle America is tired of being lectured and wants movies that make people happy again

Mike Myers danced around questions about whether a fourth Austin Powers movie would carry political messages. During an interview he refused to confirm or deny any political angle.

“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 pushed the idea that movies need a lighter touch these days. His comments came right after Democrats celebrated midterm wins.

“Oh my God, yeah, I’m so happy this is out. We need much more silly,” Myers said at a movie premiere.

“But I have to say, in the last few weeks, I think fear has had it, and love is on the way back.”

The interviewer asked if he meant the recent election results. Myers said no and made clear he votes progressive.

“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 added.

“That’s why I really wanted to do this movie at this time, because I want us to — we need some silly. We need some silly. We need some happy. We need some love.”

Film critic Christian Toto told Fox News Digital that Myers would be making a big mistake by turning the character political.

“I don’t think the last three films were political at all,” Toto said. “I can’t imagine any fan would say, ‘Gosh, I want Austin Powers back, but only if he does a No Kings rally.’ I don’t see that happening at all, don’t see anyone really craving that. So, I think Mike Myers would be foolish to go in that direction, and I don’t think he will.”

Toto said Myers left the door open but seemed focused on laughs more than lectures.

“He’s kind of left it a bit open, saying anything goes, but more really pressed into the whole, ‘I just want to make people laugh. We need a little more love and fun these days.’ I think that was his main goal and, given the last three films, which were completely apolitical, I think that’s what we can expect. I just hope the new one’s funny if it ever happens.”

Toto warned that any political jokes aimed at current events would feel stale by the time the movie hits theaters.

“So, I think if Mike Myers even wanted to get political with ‘Austin Powers,’ he’s gotta think that through, that it hasn’t begun yet. I don’t even know if the script is ready. There’s a process there. So, I think if you wanted to poke fun at ICE or Trump or anything going on now, boy that would look really stale and make the film really dusty, and it’s already an older property, not a good sign,” Toto said.

Myers has taken shots at President Trump and Elon Musk in recent years and even called some policies fascist in interviews. His past projects mixing politics and comedy have drawn mixed reviews.

Wyatt Matters

Working families want entertainment that brings people together, not movies that push political lectures and divide audiences along party lines.