Mike Myers Denies Dr. Evil Is Based on ‘SNL’ Boss Lorne Michaels but There’s a ‘Little Tiny Overlay,’ Says ‘Wayne’s World’ Didn’t Need a Sequel

Mike Myers recently told Vulture that rumors claiming Dr. Evil from the “Austin Powers” film franchise is based on “Saturday Night Live” creator Lorne Michaels are simply not true. Myers was a cast member on “SNL” from 1989 to 1995. Considering “Austin Powers” originated as a James Bond spoof, the inspiration for Dr. Evil was […]