Dr. Evil with Austin (along with Basil Exposition and Number 2), and is angered that Austin won the "International Man of Mystery" award, while he, the academy's best student, was overlooked. In the first film, Dr. Evil is an internationally known criminal genius cryogenically frozen in 1967 and reawakened in 1997. Like Austin Powers, he faces challenges in acclimating to the new period (although he has his staff, who remained behind, to help him). He often places his little finger near his mouth, especially when excited or to emphasize a statement. Although expanded upon, this signature move may have been taken from
Dr. Evil their resources towards investing in Starbucks). Evil, however, refuses to heed Number 2's advice and often makes Number 2 suffer for his insolence, claiming that his strategies in bringing in legitimately-obtained income are insulting to the ideals of an evil empire. In the first film, Number 2 tries to make a deal with Austin, causing Dr. Evil to try sending him into flames. However, he returns in the next film. He helps Dr. Evil adjust to the new era, such as explaining financial differences. Number 2 is a parody of Emilio Largo from the James Bond film Thunderball, second in