Mike Myers' Secret Life role

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May 23, 2007, 13:20 GMT

Mike Myers is set to star in 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty'. 05/06/2007 - Mike Myers - Shrek The Third Los Angeles Premiere - Mann Village Theater - Westwood, CA © David Gabber / Photorazzi

05/06/2007 - Mike Myers - Shrek The Third Los Angeles Premiere - Mann Village Theater - Westwood, CA © David Gabber / PhotorazziThe 'Austin Powers' star will take the eponymous role in the long-awaited remake of the 1947 Danny Kaye classic.The film - which centres on daydreamer Mitty whose vivid imagination allows him to escape the boredom of everyday life - is being written by Jay Kogen, the writer and producer behind sitcoms 'Frasier' and 'Malcolm in the Middle'.A series of Hollywood names, including Jim Carrey and Owen Wilson, were previously linked to the role. Steven Spielberg was rumoured to be directing the project, but a final decision is yet to be made.The actor, who turns 44 on Friday (25.05.07), is also in discussions with New Line and director Jay Roach about a fourth outing as Austin Powers in a movie told from the perspective of the secret agent's nemesis Dr Evil.Myers is currently promoting animation 'Shrek: The Third' - for which he voiced the title character for the third time.(C) BANG Media International

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Hank HeathMay 24th, 2007 - 05:01:57

'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty' was written by James Thurber, not Danny Kaye. I loved Danny, but am sure he would agree - the credit goes to the writer, not the actor.

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to poster aboveMay 24th, 2007 - 05:09:18

'The 'Austin Powers' star will take the eponymous role in the long-awaited remake of the 1947 Danny Kaye classic.'

THE Danny Kaye FILM, hello-not that Kaye authored the book. The classic FILM with Danny Kaye...

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hiMay 24th, 2007 - 06:02:36

aww i love mike myers he's so coool, i'm sure he'll do great :) 44, wow, he doesnt look that old :)

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