Mike Myers Rewatches Austin Powers, Shrek and Wayne's World | Vanity Fair

[@aznfattass]

The fact that he was more than happy to rerecord the entire shrek movie in a Scottish accent just because he thought it was better and convinced them to do it, is why we have the greatness of Shrek now. Thank you good sir.

[@slopiijoe]

I had high respect already for Mike Myers, but hearing that he rerecord for Shrek boosted that respect even higher. His humbleness of giving credit to the talent working with him and helping him attain the highest caliber of quality, even in sillier movies like Austin Powers (which I still enjoy rewatching)

[@asgarion9938]

He knew about the political aspect of the movie and really wanted to represent the English-European working class's perspective, went through a few accents before realizing scottish was the way to go

[@brad___5270]

Bro shrek really is love 💚

[@relaxalways3704]

Shrek as a Canadian? What were they thinking lol

[@asgarion9938]

@@relaxalways3704 If you listen when he's talking about it you'll see it was Mike himself who chose that, it didn't sound right to him so he re-recorded for free into Scottish

[@rebeccale6012]

It's great how he names the people that he worked with years ago and tells about how much they helped him! Great movies aren't made by one person!

[@shahveerkhosraviani5338]

Right. And some of these movies are 20+ years old. First and last names he remembered

[@jonesjermaine4387]

I was homeschooled my whole life, then I went to FSU and discovered Bailey Jay and Annabelle Lane, for those 4 years I was emptying the glue gun 5-6 times a day not including ghost loads. Then after college I got sent to a mike pence church camp and now I only do it on Saturdays now. Am I a hero? Maybe? You can decide.

[@СюйминТэн]

@@shahveerkhosraviani5338 IBM将j j

[@soulextracter]

What do you mean "Great movies aren't made by one person" Haven't you ever seen The Room?

[@AnotherOak]

This is a terribly dull comment.

[@Link-ji7kx]

God, I wish this was longer. I could watch him talk about these movies for hours.

[@theagalantowicz3381]

Totally! I want to watch more of this!

[@VeganSemihCyprus33]

They have LIED to YOU 👉 The Connections (2021) [short documentary] 🔥🔥

[@lancelotlink3907]

Agreed. What a cool person and funny comedian.

[@karinacorrea8558]

Ikr! Like the cat in the hat oh gosh😂

[@Datedspoon]

Same

[@eyealchemist1222]

I have to say a big thanks to Mike Myers for Austin Powers, he showed that even guys with glasses with bad teeth can be confident heroes who save the world in the company of beautiful girls. This movie always makes me feel good.

[@skidster5129]

You mean british people?

[@YourLocalHeroFIN]

Yeah baby yeahh!

[@Jxbtty]

its not funny to talk about the english like that

[@Pauldjreadman]

What way? I'm English. Just watched Austin Powers actually :)

[@paulf2898]

It's true us Brits do have bad teeth,but a great sense of humor 😂

[@leokimvideo]

So nice to see Mike acknowledge the artists who helped him being funny. Not many in the film industry do this simple important crew name dropping. So often the crew are completely forgotten.

[@BRICKSHOWISCOOL]

Thomas.

[@BRICKSHOWISCOOL]

@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ 🤡🤡🤡

[@madrowlawsin2262]

​@@BRICKSHOWISCOOL be gone demoncrap

[@terencejay8845]

It bugs me when I see in the Titles, 'A Film By Melly Gornstein.' No, it isn't.

[@Synsane]

I only ever hear everybody in the film industry name dropping in every single interview and in every media appearance. It makes me insecure because I can't even remember my mother in laws name

[@missfuneralsong]

Really nice to hear how readily he credits and praises his collaborators, and how much genuine thought he puts into characters and movies. He's one of those actors whose movies have been a part of my life for pretty much the entirety of it, but I think this is the first behind the scenes thing I've ever seen him in. I'm glad to find that he seems like a nice guy.

[@j-rocd9507]

Same lol

[@bgonzalez66]

Same here!! I was so young, probably kindergarten, when I saw the first Wayne's world.... but I remember watching skits on snl ... yeah , my dad has always been a music & movie enthusiast.... thanks for sharing.

[@SomeRandomGuy1098]

Same here, I grew up with Austin Powers and that kinda, for better or worse, shaped my sense of humor. Gotta say the Pentaverate was amazing and criminally underrated

[@JeppeBeier]

@@SomeRandomGuy1098 Oh yeah as soon as I saw the Pentaverate was a new Mike Myers creation I ended up binging it and I absolutely loved it. He definitely still has his mojo when it comes to acting and writing.

[@viceroybear6298]

It's called a persona you should look into it it would open your eyes quite a bit

[@AdEg66]

Holy crap. Not only has he been funny for decades, he's genuine and knowledgeable. I have a lot of respect for him caring about crew members that helped create these iconic films and I'd love a film podcast with Mike Myers.

[@robbiewalker2831]

That’s why Mike Myers is a winner, and Daniel Craig is a loser; because when you strip away the heart of James Bond (the sexuality), you get one big pacing mess.

[@Pulang_Diwa]

Wait, wasn't he notoriously rude to his fellow cast and crew? I remember it being a big thing which lead to The Love Guru being criticized.

[@Richard_Nickerson]

@@robbiewalker2831 🤨

[@ftjm69]

@@Pulang_Diwa And he was rude to a fan who saw Myers when he was eating dinner, essentially telling him to save his money for his next movie when the fan asked Myers for an autograph.

[@Pulang_Diwa]

@@ftjm69 Sorry i'm a bit confused. You said, Myers was eating dinner then a fan asked for an autograph but instead Mike said the fan should save money for his next movie? Did i get that right?

[@ChronoMune]

It’s amazing how obviously his Austin powers chest hair he says is based on Sean Connery is exaggerated, but it’s probably exactly how he actually saw Connery’s hair as a kid

[@slaphappybullet]

I love this 😂

[@megan5867]

I grew up watching Wayne's World, and then Austin Powers, and Shrek. The amount of times in a week that I still reference one of these films is ridiculous. Love you forever, Mike!

[@Burningrobes]

I can't listen to Bohemian Rhapsody without eagerly anticipating the head banging, gotta tone it down a little in the car though for safety, even my mum got in on the headbanging whilst a passenger in my car, we just all love Waynes World. Mike Myers is a legend

[@megan5867]

@@Burningrobes my mom and I were driving on a roatrip once, the song came on, headbanging commenced, and then this car passed us, and when we looked over, they were headbanging away as well. I'll never forget that, even though it must have been over 15 years by now.

[@mrs.k6169]

Same hehe ❤️

[@PsiQ]

...

[@JJ.Knight.]

I still do dr.evil impressions lmao love that character 😅😅

[@Hey_Revolver]

I love Mike's vibe. He seems like a genuinely nice guy. His small gestures that he does to make people chuckle a bit, I love it. He is like this friend who always tries to cheer you up. I wish him well, he is one of this generations comedic icons.

[@journeyman6752]

You seem rather stupid and gullible, you must be fully boosted.. Globalist swine. We The People will not forget nor forgive these last two years.

[@theindiediary5950]

He is supposed to be one of the most grumpiest people working in Hollywood. But that's hearsay so who knows.

[@franciebennett9734]

@@theindiediary5950 I think its a case of he use to be and possibly life has humbled him and he's changed and matured. Just a guess though.

[@jamalginsburghasidichomebo6009]

It's because he's Canadian! 👍

[@thatsthat2612]

@@theindiediary5950 I've heard that too but like you said...hear say 😊

[@kathleen7849]

He's so much more reserved and gentlemanly than you would expect because of the characters he plays. Such a lovely man. My dad was very ill and toward the close of his life laughed little so I put Austin Powers on, hoping to get a smile out of him. The scene where Austin is showered had dad going. It was such a relief to me to see him laugh. Thank you Mike Myers.

[@ijohnathonwhite8002]

I just started to tear up, thanks for sharing this mate.

[@justinklenk]

That is truly awesome, thank you.

[@silvio.r8443]

Similar personality to Robin Williams in that way

[@georgegemmell6231]

Brilliant !

[@jiggetyjes]

Mike Meyers practically raised me 😂. My siblings and I got into Queen because of that scene in Wayne’s World. It’s the only music all 5 of us can agree on.

[@huwhitecavebeast1972]

This made me like Mike Myers a lot more. A lot of respect for his positive attitude about people he worked with and ability to to laugh at himself. Good guy.

[@speedracer8724]

I always loved the guy he was my childhood with Austin powers, love guru. They don't make funnies like that anymore

[@ZiddersRooFurry]

@Lonnie This is false. Only three people have ever taken issue with Mike and all three of them worked out their differences and have nothing but nice things to say about him now.

[@chrisbishop9531]

@Lonnie great argument

[@Digger-Nick]

@Lonnie Dude logically explained why you were wrong and your only response was to emotionally say "no" lmao. You went out of your way to embarrass yourself

[@Digger-Nick]

@Lonnie As you go out of your way to prove my point 🤣

[@Jorie921]

I really want a long series of him talking about his movies, even when he takes his credit, it doesn't ever come off as egotistical but just being proud. And the way he praises other people is refreshing. I wish he would've talked about So I married an Axe murderer, such a great film, I've seen it so many times.

[@____uncompetative]

Amanda Plummer was hot in that!

[@FractalSpace888]

I loved that movie!!

[@308253427]

I love so i married an axe murderer! “We have a piper down”

[@Cryptosifu]

HEAD!

[@Rls_0523]

I guess maybe I should watch it. I remember it coming out and just expected it to be something I wouldn't be interested in.

[@Haromour]

he is such a gem, my childhood wouldn't nearly as funny without him

[@VeganSemihCyprus33]

They have LIED to YOU 👉 The Connections (2021) [short documentary] 🔥🔥

[@OneShroomTooMany]

@@VeganSemihCyprus33 dang y’all don’t miss 😭😭

[@zacharyprice1140]

I agree with you!!!

[@gabriellaberman]

Wayne’s World, Austin Powers and Shrek ARE my childhood. I would just watch them all on repeat. Mike Myers almost feels like a family member to me at this point

[@brittanycamille5945]

I'm so used to Meyers being a character that I realize I've not seen nor heard him NOT in character, so this was absolutely refreshing!

[@VeganSemihCyprus33]

They have LIED to YOU 👉 The Connections (2021) [short documentary] 🔥🔥

[@daynehaworth9258]

Me too!!

[@andrewhoffmann2077]

Yeah he seems so chill! I almost thought he was sick lol

[@danim3714]

Even without the accent-all I can hear is Shrek😂🤣😂🤣💕

[@tanyamyers1637]

He is more of a regular person in So I Married An Axe Murderer.

[@chandlerwhite2370]

His knowledge of film, language, and comedy is absolutely amazing. It is what made him sell a character so well throughout his career

[@journeyman6752]

You seem rather stupid and gullible, you must be fully boosted.. Globalist swine. We The People will not forget nor forgive these last two years.

[@gimo80]

The first Austin Powers movie still makes me howl uncontrollably, it’s hands down the best spoof, a sub genre we rarely see now. Like Oddjob being named Random Task…it’s things like that which are so ridiculous it’s amazing. Thank you Mike, you’re the best ❤️

[@coreoYEAH]

I’ve watched Austin Powers legitimately hundreds of times over the years and I never put that together. I knew he was an Oddjob parody but never put it to mean Random task 🤣🤣

[@ashemgold]

Austin Powers changed 007 forever. Mike spoofed it so hard they had to go legit. No more megalomaniac bald evil supervillains with cats.

[@credittrickscredithacks]

Yes, I walked into the theater expecting very little and could NOT STOP laughing!

[@The_Chameleon]

@@coreoYEAH i never got that either until i just read that comment, now that i get it its so simple i'm thinking how did i not get it, very clever

[@stronghold8266]

You have issues

[@NiGHTSaturn]

_MOLEYMOLEYMOLEYMOLEY_ is still one of the funniest lines ever.

[@jwaugh319]

And poking at it with a stick 😂😂

[@ayoungtricknamedjim5498]

Did you watch till the end? When he instructs you to read George Orwell's 1984?

[@madz7236]

Everytime i see anything to do with mike myers that comes straight to my head 😂

[@taetizzii]

You missed one “Moley”; he said it five times.

[@shaynewheeler9249]

Austin power

[@trinaq]

I can't believe that Mike is almost 60, he looks great for his age. He added laughter to my childhood with "Shrek" and "Cat in the Hat."

[@chasehedges6775]

Same here. He’s a legend 💯💯💯💯

[@newguy5672]

B-O-T-O-X

[@zachdurham5217]

Omg loved CAT IN THE HAT ! “YOU PAY THIS LADY TO SIT ON BABIES ? I would do it for nothing “ 😭😭😭

[@ActionJackson1982]

He’s definitely aged, and his face has filled out

[@Mctrippzy]

Wayne’s world was my childhood, was about 14 when shrek come out so not really childhood, still class though!

[@carlycharlesworth1497]

Mike is strangely humble and I really like that about him. He's a certified comedy genius as far as I'm concerned. Everything's he does is so darn funny. But for me, he will always be Austin Powers and Shrek. He personifies both so well. I always, always get a.smile on my face when I see his face or hear his voice. Robin Williams and Mike Myers, now THAT would have been a first class mix in any film! Both men were legends in their lifetimes!

[@PhilhellenicAgori]

Strangely humble cause he’s Canadian lol

[@envy7455]

He's actually not. He's playing a decent humble act but he's one of the biggest assholes in the business.

[@zakerycollins1950]

The fact that he played not one not two not three but FOUR distinct characters with unique personalities in Goldmember is a testament to how brilliant his performances are

[@bloodaonadeline8346]

I’ve never seen Shrek but Wayne will always be my favorite character of his.

[@ckgjr30]

That said he does seem very humble here and appreciative of the people who helped him and I could listen to him talk for hours.

[@normaldaddiaryscm51]

I absolutely loved his cameo in bohemian rhapsody especially when he says nobody is going to headbang in a car to bohemian rhapsody as a nod to Wayne's World, nice touch I thought 👏👏

[@borismuller86]

Pretty on-the-nose, to be honest.

[@normaldaddiaryscm51]

@@Gloth_Sang what wat?

[@patricklee7241]

I haven't seen Bohemian Rhapsody but that's cool Mike Myers made a cameo and poked fun at Wayne's World with a twisty humor

[@normaldaddiaryscm51]

@@patricklee7241 even if you aren't really into Queen it's a great film, you should give it a watch and see if you can spot Mike 👍👍

[@Andy.G8]

@@normaldaddiaryscm51 Hard agree, even if it’s not you’re thing, I mean cmon it’s Queen, it’s a great movie and Rami Malek did a great job.

[@tytsty5716]

the backstory for the mole joke makes it 10x funnier

[@jspur22]

I will never forget the look on Mike's face when he was standing right next to Kanye when he said "George Bush does not care about black people." It was priceless.

[@titusmccarthy]

Why did he have that look? Kanye was dead right.

[@titusmccarthy]

@@jspur22 Mike is Canadian. I am Canadian. I would've been slapping Kanye on the back telling he's absolutely CORRECT. Myers is an imbecile and a coward for not doing anything but having a shocked look on his face. Probably a staged one at that.

[@happyface3216]

@Titus McCarthy Maybe he was shock

[@NxcturnalSounds]

@@titusmccarthy he was just shocked cause it was off script 😂

[@raph6931]

@@titusmccarthy because Kanye was unexpectedly blunt about it lol

[@stephenfurlong4230]

The fact that hes breaking down his scenes and all his anecdotes are about the people he worked with rather than being focused on himself is testament to how genuine he seems

[@journeyman6752]

You seem rather stupid and gullible, you must be fully boosted.. Globalist swine. We The People will not forget nor forgive these last two years. You must be American...

[@goosegaming6548]

I love how he's actually laughing and breaking character when he does the moley, moley, moley part

[@LoneStarStinger]

I can’t believe I never registered that until watching this clip… That split second break at the end-LOL. Actors breaking character by laughing really tickles the giggles.

[@Cespar997]

It's impossible to watch that scene with a straight face 😅

[@VeganSemihCyprus33]

They have LIED to YOU 👉 The Connections (2021) [short documentary] 🔥🔥

[@TheKickboxingCommunity]

Just like Rowan Atkinson, Mike Myers comes across very relaxed and intellectual. Yet they are both legends of comedy in their own ways

[@kendraelaine1743]

I wish this was an hour . I love listening to him. He’s so well spoken, humble and funny.

[@Chanti0666]

I thought the same!!! Mike Myers speaking in this clip is sooo chill almost asmr 😊

[@briansummers379]

Seems like a genuinely nice guy! Warms the heart

[@PuPuChangg]

Unfortunately hes not, lol hes on several lists about being one of the rudest celebrities. Search it​@@briansummers379

[@shaynewheeler9249]

Austin power

[@zachfutv9986]

@@briansummers379 He's not. It's just for the video.

[@ThatBrazilChick]

For some odd reason, despite growing up with his movies, this is the first time I’ve seen an interview with him. He seems like a very genuine and great guy!

[@Thesavmasteer]

Same. I’ve never seen him be him. I’ve never seen an interview or anything like that. I’m glad to see he’s so well spoken, nice, and humble. I like how he gives so much credit to the other people he worked with and mentioned their names

[@GlennDavey]

He wanted us to just think of the characters, and not him.

[@amyd7794]

Same here! This is fascinating!

[@CarloisBuriedAlive]

He’s been known to be very private - him doing this many interviews for his new projects is unheard of before now

[@joca6418]

I’m 30 years old & this is the 1st interview I’ve ever seen of Mike Meyers also lol

[@ashchuu]

Lots of respect for naming all the people behind the scenes that helped craft the iconic films alongside him.

[@annecohen8927]

He’s a classy man other than a comedian and a high profile actor. He helped made Austin Powers a phenomenal icon.

[@victorjacob1]

I absolutely love Mike Myers. "So I Married an Axe Murderer" is such an underrated comedy

[@asylumental]

Absolutely, one of my favorites

[@nearvanaman]

Love that glorious scene with Charles Grodin and Anthony LaPaglia: "Please can I commandeer this vehicle?"

[@lucabrasi3964]

HEID MOVE!!!!

[@cecilycook5592]

Totally agree and disappointed it wasnt brought up lol

[@dharmabeachbum6330]

I was thinking about ""So I Married.." as soon as I started watching this video. Great movie. Loved the way his character was into Beat poetry

[@CCela1608]

All of the Austin Powers and Shrek movies are so important to my childhood and early teen years. Mike Meyers is a legend!!!!

[@nathancruz9172]

Me too.

[@izhirallen8746]

Don't forget The Cat In The Hat movie.

[@MrTheMark21]

Me it's Wayne's World!

[@MikeLaRock88]

You just made me realize this guy was apart of my whole childhood too. Born singing Bohemian Rhapsody with my parents, all the way to Shrek in high school.

[@jeffsorrows]

Gotta have a chill biopic about his career maybe get seth mcfarlane to play him to keep that humor in line :)

[@ollielaw]

Mike is the sort of you guy you wouldn’t see for 25 years and then meet at a BBQ, he’d remember your name, your kids name, and take a good guess at what you drink and absolutely not let you pay a dime. Legend

[@hhectorlector]

Great comment

[@drewb5816]

Beautiful.

[@JohnCane147]

he's actually a jerk

[@JB-es3ff]

@@JohnCane147 explain

[@JohnCane147]

@@JB-es3ff he's just a jerk with the people he works with. I've heard

[@flixnchills]

He remembers everyone’s name, and gives credit to all involved. Not just the stars. You can see why he’s a successful collaborator.

[@alwaysemployed656]

What makes Mike Myers genuinely funny is he is naturally goofy. He doesn't accent out or exaggerate acting funny because it comes out naturally. He's that one guy that makes you laugh when he's not even trying to make you laugh.

[@Ugnaught82]

The first time I saw the mole scene I laughed so hard I couldn't breath, and it still cracks me up all these years later.

[@sunnydub107]

guacaMOOOLEEE!

[@Rhewin]

Goldmember may have had a weak story, but man it had some of the best bits

[@_ZoeyBean_]

Yes!💀💀💀 it remains hilarious to me too after so many years. So iconic.

[@fredradon2484]

Swinging mini me around in a pillow case smashing him threw the coffee table and into the walls had me laughing for an hour.

[@JamieMarzy]

It's just so silly.

[@brandonlenertz8779]

I’ve known him as Wayne and Austin pretty much my entire life, but his voice when he’s not in character is almost alien to me.

[@bxoxnxexz]

More like Orge-ish lmao 🤣 couldn't help the joke

[@franzferdinand17]

Right?! I was thinking the same thing 😂

[@DadsRCGaragePNW]

Robin Williams, Jim Carey, Mike Myers are just a few of my favs that made my childhood the best it could have ever been!!!

[@DonyaLane]

Mike Myers is so generous towards the other talent. Most actors seem to play dumb, when it comes to giving credit where it's due. That gives you an idea of how collaborative of a spirit he has! I was hoping he would talk about his Ray Foster character in Bohemian Rhapsody, because the other actors have spoken about how deadly serious Myers was about getting it just right; that he takes the art of comedy/acting/production very seriously. He was uber-prepared with all kinds of concepts and things to try. I'm somewhat paraphrasing here, but the other actors said that it was like watching a masterclass.

[@justinwoodward3413]

Isn’t he known for being a jerk on set?

[@eaglebaize]

@@C-bc6fj With all due respect, I've also heard that Mike can be a bit of a jerk on set. However, I don't know for sure whether it's actually true. EDIT: According to a quote by Rob Fried in a Looper article about Myers, "I think Mike's a visionary, but his way of getting what he wants is to remote and threaten and express anger." I take the quote with a grain of salt, but yeah.

[@whodatninja439]

no one wants to talk about that movie

[@imminenthope3939]

i watch a lot of actor interviews and talks and they all praise each other and other collaborators

[@DonyaLane]

@@whodatninja439 , I think you're the only one who doesn't want to talk about Bo Rhap. You should see it sometime!

[@ggom603]

I could watch him narrate the Austin Powers movies for hours. Pure genius

[@coryc1904]

do it bro

[@johnmcdonald5998]

add evil....it's only proper

[@theriverastyx]

i miss him so much. he needs to be back in the mainstream.

[@donotletthebeeswin]

He's in a new netflix series

[@BaronVonBielski]

@@donotletthebeeswin he’s not just in it, he wrote it, and it’s awful lol

[@donotletthebeeswin]

@@BaronVonBielski oh dang

[@MalibuStacyband]

Live in the now!

[@theriverastyx]

@@BaronVonBielski thanks, i think i’ll determine that for myself :)

[@luigi_border]

I've just rewatched the Powers Trilogy for the 800'th time and it ages like wine. A true nugget of time.

[@adewey33]

Myers was an excellent actor in those movies! They left out one movie the “married an axe murderer” and he was brilliant in that one!

[@kaispirit2079]

The rooftop fight was hilarious 😂

[@leeosborne3793]

"The piper is down!"

[@adewey33]

@@leeosborne3793 LOL!!!!!

[@VeganSemihCyprus33]

They have LIED to YOU 👉 The Connections (2021) [short documentary] 🔥🔥

[@dougbraybrook2044]

I freakin' love So I Married an Axe Murderer! The dad was hilarious too, with his hatred of the Colonel and his wee beady eyes and his membership in the....Pentaverate!

[@dontaypearl915]

I've never really heard Mike's regular voice. I'm so shocked he sounds so clean spoken.

[@Suhi254]

Like *any* Canadian born to British parents, but whom lived much of their life in the United States. Quite standard.

[@woofawoof7616]

@@Suhi254 quite, indeed. Heretofore we shall only speak in the most proper of terminology when a simple "yep dude" should do.

[@j.emmanueltessier8355]

He's remarkably insiteful. He has bits of social commentary that give glimpses into the trueth about, media lies, classism, imperialism, goverment, and bullying, that are eye openning. Great interview.

[@Native_Creation]

A very Canadian trait as well

[@J.J.J.J.J.J.J]

Well put. His insight and ability to communicate it subtly was brilliant.

[@corndogrequiem1728]

@@Native_Creation You've never met Dan Aykroyd, apparently.

[@HanSoloDolo95]

Insightful*

[@realone7488]

Media lies???

[@Drenwickification]

I never knew that mole scene was based on his own experience and that Mike basically wrote it. That’s hilarious.

[@ImpatientTurtle]

The fact he knows and remembers the names of all the crew who worked behind the scenes tells you how nice this guy is.

[@futur3ndings651]

Tells you all you need to know about the people he remembers too.

[@ZacharysGamingExpOG]

Imagine writing your own script and being the main character. That’s why Mike Myers is amazing

[@weldersbench2602]

tommy wisau and adam sandler(?)

[@RD19902010]

Sylvester Stallone

[@MrPoepaytoeHed]

Clint Eastwood

[@MrPoepaytoeHed]

Lin Manuel Miranda

[@ArthurMrgan]

The eye contact stories

[@joefriedman9843]

The first Austin Powers is still one of my favorite comedies. They're all great but the first is incredible.

[@morrisalanisette9067]

I remember thinking it had a deep message to it too about relationships. 2 was funny but the first one was kind of like art

[@ad8554]

I'm Richie Cunningham and this is my wife Oprah

[@fishingfan1500]

It always amazed me that mike managed to do all the Shrek movies with such a consistent accent.

[@pattystomper1]

I was in the theater, watching Wayne's World (when it first came out), and the Bohemian Rhapsody scene came up. I immediately started "rocking out", just like the characters did on the screen. A girl sitting near me was shocked as if to say "How did you know they were going to do that?" I didn't. It's just a thing we do, when that song plays. Party on, Wayne!

[@chuckyDLuffy]

so cool

[@JB0143RP]

Party on Garth

[@KC-bg1th]

#thathappened

[@davidrichards613]

That scene was reenacted by an entire generation on repeat. We added Bohemian Rhapsody to the tape we listened to on the carpool to school in our friends Mini, specifically to do this. Wayne's World quotes also became part of our vocabulary for daily life, complete with American accents.

[@pattystomper1]

@@davidrichards613 The first time my friends and I saw Beavis & Butthead, we shouted "They're copying us!" lol

[@skshade6805]

I love how Mike credits all of his team. Other actors talk only about their character or themselves

[@tanyamyers1637]

The Bohemian Rhapsody scene in Wayne's World was filmed in Covina California. I know because I was in high school and walked down that very street many times in a day. That particular night I got grounded for being late all because of film crews. Thanks Mike. 😁♥️

[@MoisePicard-mk1nt]

The fact that you got grounded is crazy. It wasn't your fault.

[@tanyamyers1637]

@@MoisePicard-mk1nt I did get an apology the next day.

[@acoustic5738]

He is a gem. Somehow other far less important "celebrities" get more screen time.

[@ghostieistiredd]

he’s honestly such a genuine and kind person, as well as so grateful for all of the people he’s worked for, words can’t express how kind and good of a person I think he is :)

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[@aznfangrl612]

The mole sequence was so iconic i remember kids in school couldnt stop saying that

[@IanPatrickOfficial]

This world needs another Austin Powers movie. Lol

[@nathanwood5977]

we all need comedy, laughter and unity. These are strange times.

[@boogermaiden]

Yeahhhj baby!

[@EternalNyappy]

I need to see Austin struggling with the equality and me-too culture of our time

[@nathanwood5977]

@@EternalNyappy These social problems are nothing compared to global security and the current economic situation. Although, the instability of national politics is being heavily by exploited and manipulated by certain Eastern dictatorships.

[@efrainperez6234]

Oh behave

[@woofawoof7616]

Admittedly it probably wasn't the BEST parenting decision, but watching Austin Powers: Goldmember with my mom and dad at the age of 7 is one of the few happy memories I have with both of them. My dad died when I was 20 and I'll always remember his sense of humor: exceedingly dry and exceedingly English.

[@SpeccyMan]

If his sense of humour was English it would have all of its vowels. 😉

[@TexasNativee]

I’ve never seen a interview for Myers, he’s so much more well spoken and humble sounding than I ever would’ve thought.

[@somecrazyveteran]

If you’re a 90’s kid you’ll always love the comedic career of this man, I grew up seeing all of his movies.

[@HOTD108_]

If you're an 1890's kid you'll always remember polio.

[@lessismore8533]

@Yoda _ oooh 90s teen! Did you like Buffy?

[@youngtotem]

A national treasure! Brought me and my father so much happiness. We quoted all his movies and watched them multiple times throughout the year. I havent watched any since my dad passed, but think im ready to watch them again

[@NukemNash]

I got to visit my dad every other weekend growing up after my parents divorce and every time we visited my dad it was always Austin Powers, pizza and laughs. Best days of my life. I'd give anything to go back to them.

[@URProductions]

The parts where he said "Canadian's inherent trust in government" and "trust the experts", I couldn't help but think about that scene in Wayne's World when the studio gave him those placards with things he _had_ to say.

[@buffysummrs]

As a fellow Canadian, I never noticed our voices rise up and down until Mike pointed it out 😳😳

[@DA-js7xz]

I've never heard that and lived in multiple provinces.

[@margaritakmp]

australians do it too, maybe it's a commonwealth thing lol

[@Steaminlidz]

@@margaritakmp Rising inflection. Kiwis do as well. (Except here it’s called a ‘Risung unfluckshun’).

[@raynemichelle2996]

Canadian raising refers to the way we diphthongize certain vowel sounds and has nothing to do with our voice going up at the end. Whether someone does that or not has nothing to do with nationality.

[@clutch44444]

As a non-Canadian, Canadians are awesome

[@knicholsch]

A legend to us millennials. He has aged well. I’m 31 and Shrek still to this day is my favorite movie. So witty. I love it. 😍

[@KenMabie]

hey idiot .. millennials were born in the 1980s .. if you are 31 and its 2022 .. you were born in the 90s .. you are not a millennial .. you are a zoomer .. and the generation after you is called iGen

[@byroncudworth6918]

Wayne's world is my favourite I am a bit older maybe.

[@johnhodgetts6617]

Why doesn't anyone ever mention So I Married an Axe Murderer? That was such a great film. It even contained Mike's prototype Scottish accent AND mentions the Pentaverate!

[@thursoberwick1948]

It's a fun film.

[@MissDuke2012]

Love that movie!

[@lauracgc]

Aw man I was hoping it would come up!

[@ad8554]

One of my favorites. Phil Hartman scene is amazing and hilarious.

[@mikemasiello5965]

His best movie

[@llYossarian]

9:48 - I've not seen The Pentaverate but Mike Meyers as his own father in So I Married an Axe Murderer is still my favorite character he's ever done...

[@josedelacruz4203]

He's so humble love that. Always so greatful and doesn't forget the people how helped him through his career. That's why he's one of my favorite actors

[@jeremyharris6055]

This dude is so amazing, and obviously he has some big hits, but some of his lesser known stuff is great too. "So I married an Axe murderer" was great. To this day every time I get a drink and its larger than I thought it would be I say "I'm sorry, but I ordered a large"

[@Porkslap83]

HEEEEEEEEAD! PAPER! NOW! GO ON AND GET THE PAPER IF YA CAN! HAULING THAT GARGANTUAN CRANIUM ABOUT!

[@donosborn9899]

I was a bit bummed in this interview that a) he doesn't review 'So I Married An Axe Murderer' (his best in my opinion), nor does he acknowledge that 'The Pentavarate' was first mentioned in that movie.

[@vinniecross1092]

So I married an axe murderer is very clever throughout

[@jkincaid582]

Yeah that was a movie that didn't do particularly well, but my family had a love for it. We watched it frequently when it was on, and quoted it all the time. It's actually a very clever and well-done movie, but I think people just didn't know what to think of it.

[@stronghold8266]

Idiot

[@haliensexist]

Mike is the sweetest, most humble guy, especially for a man with his level of success! So much love for this man!

[@natedawg8778]

Mike Myers is one of the most talented actors of all time! 👏

[@SuperMenaceArchives]

He’s just so humble and lovable, truly a real gentleman. I always have respected him.

[@SunCoastFilms]

Mike is pure class. No one like him. He always knocked it out of the park when he acted, with ease I might add. Always made it fun and very entertaining.

[@briansexton2011]

He’s so humble I love the way he gives so much credit to all the people who worked with him

[@donkyuhbuhts540]

That Decision single handedly changed the course of Shrek forever. With out it the movie would have never been such a hit.

[@haleyanne86]

Don't forget about So I Married An Axe Murderer and he also played a role in the Queen movie, Bohemian Rhapsody, as well. He played Ray Foster, which I hardly recognized that it was Mike playing until I saw the credits and was like, wow! He did a great job!

[@wking8]

It's an absolute crime they ignored so I married an axe murderer

[@haleyanne86]

@@wking8 right?? I think it's the best one out of all of his movies!

[@That_AMC_Guy]

The "Mole" scene influenced a friend of mine who was the front desk clerk at a very prestigious hotel in Vancouver. The story she tells was she was checking-in Sean Lennon and all that was running through her mind was "DIRTY GREAT BIG UGLY MOLE STARING ME IN THE BLOODY FACE!" She said it was the hardest thing she'd ever had to do was keep a straight face and smile and be all polite when her own brain was betraying her and replaying that scene in her head.

[@medexamtoolscom]

That was so stupid though, it was literally on a place where a man grows hair and normally shaves off anyway, namely his moustache, obviously all he did was not shave that spot and then use a sharpie or something to color that spot on his skin. It simply begs the question of why did he shave all but that one spot of his moustache?

[@jetnut89]

"The" Sean Lennon? Like Sean Ono Lennon????

[@That_AMC_Guy]

@@jetnut89 No, Sean Connery Lennon.

[@bricaaron3978]

@@jetnut89 They didn't really name him Sean _Ono_ Lennon, did they? Sheesh...

[@tonypajamas7773]

I want Mike Myers, Brendan Fraser, and Rick Moranis to do a movie together, such legends and all so kind.

[@nvrwilliams5776]

Yaasss! And a touch of Ryan Reynolds.

[@queencleopatra007]

@@nvrwilliams5776 no keep Ryan Reynolds out of it, he's already everywhere right now

[@olddeadguy507]

I would be so here for this.

[@thewickednetwork7667]

& Macaulay Culkin those four persons made my childhood memories.

[@obiwanfisher537]

I didn't realise I watched so many mike myers movies. I only knew he was ausstin powers, but that's beca mike has a face you instantly forget and sort of morphs into everything. he is not attractive, but he also is not outstandingly ugly, he just has no distinctive features to his face. That makes him the perfect actor/spy

[@middleclassboardgamer]

This should have been at least an hour long. I could listen to Mike Myers talk all day about him working his craft.

[@mountainmama9752]

"I think I'll listen to that Led Zeppelin..." Awww Mikey, you remember so much detail. 🤓 And thank you for sharing inside secrets about your characters! My dad (who retired in his fight with colon cancer recently) took me to the theater for Wayne's World premiere right after my mom left us and it was the greatest thing in the world at that moment, Aye?. We laughed and laughed and afterwards, we didn't care about it so much anymore; she was missing our SNL late night parties and the funniest ppl ever! You & Dana Carvey were my FAVORITES! I still watch reruns of those good ol' days! Later, Tater & God Bless Canada!

[@mikeoxmaul9675]

Mike was my childhood! Wayne’s World, Austin Powers, Shrek are my all time favorite movies

[@lessismore8533]

Long live Shrek!

[@PrinceBarin77]

Would happily watch the full unedited version of this. Mike Myers brought something wonderful and unique to the movie comedy scene that was perfect for the time yet also immediately classic. A huge star yet clearly very humble.

[@gr6e]

So not only do almost the entirety of Shrek's lines exist as recorded by Chris Farley, there's also a Canadian cut?? I need to see these immediately

[@peonylarkspur645]

If you watch some of the technical goofs I think you can hear parts of the Canadian version

[@RealSiViX]

This man is a treasure, I know he is very picky about the movies he will do but I hope he will continue to make us laugh for another 20+ years!

[@watcher63034]

Picky? Have you SEEN the Love Guru??? Gimme a break !

[@MarxIsDeadAndRotting]

He should have been more picky before doing the Pentaverate. That show was pretty terrible amd came off as a forced attempt at humor. It didn't feel like organic Mike Meyers.

[@Groovysmokes23]

@@watcher63034 seeing as how its a type of comedy movie that he likes to do.., and he picked it..

[@jake91hall]

@@watcher63034 you can take 5, no longer

[@RealSiViX]

@Newsbender II - If you can't at least laugh at Wayne's World, Austin Powers or Shrek then you must be one miserable S.O.B. and I feel very bad for you...

[@Moondancin]

I loved that "mole" scene in Austin Powers It reminded me of the "eye" scene in Waynes World. He just can't help himself.

[@skittlecar1]

Cross all the "T's" and dot the......lower case "j's."

[@Zraknul]

everyone forgets the j's.

[@mariealmquist3038]

My absolute favourite is so I married an axe murderer. The Scottish family is hilarious 😂🤣🤣 . We have a piper down a piper down. 🤣🤣

[@MmmMulholland]

HEED! MOVE!

[@AngryDigitalNerd]

The mole part in Austin Power never gets old 😆🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@NicoleBing]

Don’t say mole. I said mole. 😅

[@drewgrows7765]

What about the irony that the Mole had a Mole.

[@cougarhunter33]

Nice to mole you

[@VeganSemihCyprus33]

They have LIED to YOU 👉 The Connections (2021) [short documentary] 🔥🔥

[@awaytosleep5762]

@@NicoleBing my molestake

[@dujsanchez73]

I don’t normally get into knowing specifics about actors/actresses when getting done with films but Mike Myers is an actor that I can visualize and know specifics about because of how much of an icon he was in my childhood and still is today…Truly amazing personality and person ‼️❣️😌

[@GrotrianSeiler]

We all owe him so much. He has made us laugh to such a high degree. He’s earned all of his success with all of his insane characters. Great guy.

[@vickytempleton5327]

Mike Myers is on an episode of Inside the Actors Studio, which is basically this interview but much longer. Please enjoy!

[@ben-tendo]

Now we finally need to let him make that 4th Austin Powers movie he’s been wanting to do for some time. 🤞🏻 Especially after the Super Bowl commercial with Dr Evil.

[@shahveerkhosraviani5338]

R.i.p. mini me. ❤️. He will be missed in AP 4. 😞

[@wheeliesmalls9464]

@@shahveerkhosraviani5338 rip Verne Troyer, his KZbin channel shall live on with immortality

[@shaneomacdaddy]

@@shahveerkhosraviani5338 Yeah, this would be the first Austin Powers movie 🎥 to not feature him since the first one ☝🏻in 1997 because of his untimely death. RIP Mini Me/Verne Troyer.

[@Seriouslydave]

Yeah he has to wait decades for the material, because the whole thing is based on time travel so now they need to do the 80's and 90's with some other frozen agent.

[@violetdusk1968]

I don't think it will happen. Modern society wouldn't see him the same way we did in the 90s/2000s. I been wishing for more austin powers but know it would be viewed as sexist and would probably have cancel culture after it.

[@fuzzluvver69]

I always loved Mike Myers as a comedy actor, then I remember sitting up and taking notice when he played Steve Rubell in '54' - he was absolutely magnificent in his portrayal, and my respect for him grew even more. I wish there has been some reflection on that role here too.

[@danim3714]

Fr imagine if Mike Myers and Brendan Frazier were casted for an Adam Sandler film👌 (more uncut gems type?)

[@racing747]

Wow.. Even I forgot about that movie. He was excellent and out his comedian side which only showcased how versatile of an actor he really is so I agree!!

[@theyearwas1473]

Such a humble guy All he wants to do is talk about the people who helped him on these films.

[@siddcandy]

I always loved his flicks. In the early 2000s I could watch the Austin Powers movies like literally every week! (Still can though)… he seems to be such a humble and cool dude. All he’s talking about is other people in the background that made his movies cool. That’s the sign of a big heart! 👍👍👍

[@ReddCinema]

Mike looks amazing for his age, living legend! ❤

[@jesssecrest3719]

Stop with the "for his age" mess If someone looks good, just say that.

[@xTymezz]

He was looking a little aged, but he’s cleaned up wonderfully!

[@kyle1137]

@@jesssecrest3719 Well he doesn't look good for a 30 year old

[@shan22777]

He has a crap ton of botox and fillers but yes he looks great!

[@chrissalmasi3407]

He looks surprised lol

[@jordanashford7521]

Mike also had the script to Shrek rewritten because he didn't want to voice over Chris Farley's lines, who was 90% finished with all of his lines for the original storyline before his death. I think he went through with it for Chris.

[@missmoxie9188]

How could that be? Farley died in 1997

[@jordanashford7521]

@@missmoxie9188 Because in 1997, creating a 90-minute digitally animated movie took several years to do, and some still do. They record character voices first, then animate around the audio.

[@bobwalsh359]

I would love to see another Austin Powers. Dr Evil is one of the greatest characters of all time

[@heidilanew]

My 16 month old daughter is absolutely ✨o b s e s s e d ✨ with Shrek & everything Mike Myers - her second word was SHREK (perfectly annunciated) & her first birthday cake was custom floral / Shrek themed!!!! It makes me so happy because growing up ALL WE WATCHED WAS MIKE! We love you! Thank you for all you do!!! We hope to meet you one day ❤