INTERVIEW WITH MIKE MYERS
Mike Myers friend e-mailed me and said I could do a interview over e-mail with him, this is 100% real.
1. Will you be continuing the Austin Powers series, and if so, how many more are you planning to make?
We are taking this one at a time. If Austin Powers 3 fails in hit box office, we will not make Austin Powers 4, but I would like to start a Austin Powers Franchise if possible.
2. What ever happened to the "Guru Pitka" that you played that was in the first couple drafts of the Austin Powers 2 script?
Guru Pitka was in some people eye's, racially disturbing. It was a funny part, but it offended many Indians and I do not want a negative thing around Austin Powers.
3. Where do you get the ideas for all of your characters that you play?
I normally create the characters around people I knew from my chldhood. My father's friends, the shopkeepers, anyone that came in touch with me back in Canada.
4. Many people were upset that Venessa didn't return. Why didn't she, and where did the idea of her becoming a fembot come from?
She only signed a cameo, and would not return as Vanessa in Austin Powers 2, but I think Heather did a shaggadelic job as Felicity, don't you?
5. Where did you first think of doing Austin Powers?
My father died and I wanted to create an atmosphere which my father would like. He would probably say to me the movies were a pile of junk, but deep down inside he would probably laugh. This is his kinf of humour.
6. Why were so many scenes cut out of Austin Powers 2 that were in the previews and books that seemed pretty funny? (i.e. Fat Bastard dancing, bra burning mentioned in the book "Shagadelically Speaking")
My co-workers didn't want to push Fat Bastard's weight problem to much. If he did any more dancing he would be too dead sexy and the film would be rated "X"
7. Will all of the characters from the movies be in the animated series for Austin Powers, like Mini-Me, and Fat Bastard?
We haven't decided yet, they might, they might not. I want them too, but others want fresh ideas.
8. What do you think of all the crazy fans (like me) of Austin Powers in the world and on the Internet?
I think it's great! It connects us with our childhood. I am definately MEZMERIZED by the way you fans react.
9. What was the idea for all of the product placement (Starbucks, Big Boy etc.)? I mean, it was really funny, but a lot people thought it got carried away a bit.
The Big Boy was just funny, c'mon, a tiny child holding up a burger? How much better can you get. Haven't you noticed that everything has turned into a Starbucks lately? Obviously Number 2's financial advertising worked. I just like making fun of real-life situations.
10. A lot of times, Dr Evil, Fat Bastard, Mini-Me and Mustafa stole the audience more than Austin Powers. Do you mind that this is happening?
Don't forget, I play Dr. Evil and Fat Bastard. The audience needs a break from Austin.
11. Do you think your upcoming movie "Sprockets" will be as big as Austin Powers?
I hope so.
12. Who would you want to continue the Austin Powers series if you couldn't?
I wouldn't sell the rights to Austin Powers. It would only be played by me. It is a sentimental thing.
13. Have you ever thought about continuing Wayne's World?
Ya, but I am way too old.
14. Was it painful being Fat Bastard?
Ha! You wouldn't imagine!
Thanks for your time Mike, we appreciate it! Thanks again.
You bet, baby! Yeah!
Special thanks to Mike Myers, Jason, Kirk, and Matt.
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