Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery father, who [introduced me to] James Bond, Peter Sellers, the Beatles, The Goodies, Peter Cook and Dudley Moore". Dana Carvey felt that Myers copied Carvey's impression of Lorne Michaels for the Dr. Evil character. Myers sought Jim Carrey to play Dr. Evil, as his initial plan was not to play multiple characters in the series. Carrey was interested in the part, but had to turn the role down due to scheduling conflicts with "Liar Liar". Myers estimated that 30–40% of film was improvised. Filming locations included Riviera Hotel and Casino and Stardust Resort & Casino in Winchester, Nevada. "Austin Powers:
Austin Powers film, and a purple 1975 Cadillac Eldorado Fleetwood "pimpmobile" (number plate "SWNGR 3") in the third. Additionally, Felicity Shagwell drives a 1965 Chevrolet Corvette C2 with an American flag paint scheme in the second film and Nigel Powers has a 2001 Mini Cooper – able to travel underwater, and which bears the number plate "GR8SHAG" – in the third. The series consists of three films: HBO purchased the rights to produce a cartoon series based on the "Austin Powers" films in May 1999. Despite announcing plans for a thirteen episode season, HBO ultimately shelved the project. In October 2005, in