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Wayne’s World also saw the first film appearance of another SNL actor, Chris Farley, who played a security guard.
Myers Took A Two Year Hiatus From Performing After Leaving Saturday Night Live
Myers would star in the sequel to Wayne’s World and So I Married An Axe Murderer in 1993. After leaving SNL following the 1994-1995 season, he worked on a new idea for a few years. Burt Bacharach’s “The Look of Love” was playing on the radio, leading Myers to think about where the “swingers” went off to.
Eventually, the first draft of Austin Powers: International Man Of Mystery was written in three weeks.
Jim Carrey Almost Played Dr. Evil
Myers had no intention of playing multiple characters in Austin Powers. Interestingly enough, he approached a fellow Canadian to play Dr. Evil, Austin’s arch nemesis. Myers asked Jim Carrey if he would be interested in playing the role. However, Carrey declined as he already made a commitment to filming Liar Liar.
The character was an interesting one at that, but it would be the former SNL star who would end up taking on the additional role.
Dr. Evil Is Inspired By Lorne Michaels
Dr. Evil resembles James Bond villains Blofeld and Julius No. Myers would in fact base the character’s vocal mannerisms and turns of phrases on his old boss. His Wayne’s World co-star noted that the character is similar to the impression he did of Lorne Micheals during their days at Studio 8H.
