Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (or simply Austin Powers) is a 1997 American comedy film directed by Jay Roach, and the first installment in the "Austin Powers" series. It stars franchise co-producer and writer Mike Myers as Austin Powers and Dr. Evil, Powers' arch-enemy. Supporting roles include Elizabeth Hurley, Robert Wagner, Seth Green, and Michael York. The film is an affectionate spoof of the James Bond films and other popular culture from the 1960s. The film, which cost US$16.5 million, opened on May 2, 1997, grossing US$53 million from its North American release
Number 2 (Austin Powers) Number 2 (Austin Powers) Number 2 is a fictional character in the "Austin Powers" franchise. He is played by Robert Wagner in all three films, while his younger self is played by Rob Lowe in "". He briefly appears as a teenager in a flashback in "Goldmember", portrayed by Evan Farmer. The character was modeled on the James Bond villain Emilio Largo who was number 2 of SPECTRE in the 1965 James Bond movie "Thunderball". His name is intended as a humorous dual parody. Number One is the traditional term for a First Officer in the British Navy. "Number 2"