A fourth Austin Powers film is looking more and more likely

Mike Myers could be set to return as everybody's favourite shaggable spy.

Director Jay Roach has revealed that a fourth film in the Austin Powers franchise is under discussion, but won't be happening for a while yet. Roach and Mike Myers, who plays the titular character, have talked about it and are both keen to bring the British sleuth back to the big screen. Roach said: "You know, (Mike Myers and I) talk about it (a fourth film) every time we get together. "I would say it’s in a latent phase right now but someday if we find the right idea that seems to have it earn itself, for sure. Mike gave me the break of a lifetime in letting me direct so I’m always good to go." Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery was incredibly popular when it was released in 1997. It spawned two sequels - The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999) and Goldmember (2003) - as well as a million (now dated) catchphrases. Myers is also keen to put the wig back on. "Yes, I’m prepared to do anything, you know, if it’s good. If it feels like it’s going to be thrilling," he said recently.