Dr. Evil to increase the profit of such companies. However he was impressed that Number 2's Hollywood Talent Agency was able to recruit celebrities such as George Clooney, Julia Roberts and Leonardo DiCaprio. Just as Austin Powers lampoons James Bond, Dr. Evil parodies several James Bond villains. The first is Ernst Stavro Blofeld, as portrayed by Donald Pleasence in the film "You Only Live Twice". Blofeld has a white Persian cat, parodied by Dr. Evil's Mr. Bigglesworth. Dr. Evil also wears clothing with a strong resemblance to Julius No, played by Joseph Wiseman, from the film "Dr. No", specifically gray Nehru Jacket
Dr. Evil Dr. Evil switches sides to help Austin save the world, Scott takes over as the head of the evil organization. Number 2 is the leader of Dr. Evil's industrial empire, Virtucon. A natural businessman, Number 2 is often more concerned about the financial aspects of world domination than the world domination itself. In each successive film, Number 2 has devised various schemes and ventures which would not only garner massive profits for - and expand the power-base of - the Virtucon empire, but would do so legitimately, leaving the authorities with little excuse for apprehending Dr. Evil (such as shifting