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Mike Myers starred in the "Austin Powers" film series, including Austin Powers in Goldmember.
Stephanie Prange
April 17, 2019
Netflix has ordered a half-hour limited comedy series produced by and starring Mike Myers, in which he plays multiple characters, according to the service.
“I love creating characters, and Netflix has given me a fantastic playground to play in,” said Myers in a statement.
The series will have six episodes and, in addition to Myers, executive producers include John Lyons and Jason Weinberg. Associate producers are Mackenzie Cyr and Justin Capraro-Gentuso.
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Myers has been a cast member on “Saturday Night Live”; starred in the popular “Wayne’s World,” “Austin Powers” and “Shrek” film series; and, most recently, appeared in Bohemian Rhapsody.
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