Verizon ad revives Dr. Evil and Austin Powers cast

Mike Myers has reprised his role as the villainous Dr. Evil, reuniting with key cast members from the "Austin Powers" film series for a new commercial for Verizon. The advertisement, released on June 16, 2026, also features Seth Green as Scott Evil, Rob Lowe as Number Two, and Mindy Sterling as Frau Farbissina. Original series director Jay Roach returned to direct the spot.

In the commercial, Dr. Evil unveils his latest scheme: launching a confusing and expensive phone service called Menace Mobile. His plan is thwarted when his henchmen reveal they have already switched to Verizon's new Simplicity Plan, which promises simplified pricing without hidden fees. An irritated Dr. Evil responds by pressing a button to "kill them all," preserving the franchise's signature comedic tone.

Mike Myers said in a statement that any time he gets to play Dr. Evil is a fun time, especially when working with the talented cast. He added that Verizon brought a clever approach to launching the Simplicity Plan, noting that putting a stop to complicated phone plans is the one thing Dr. Evil's crew can agree on.

The "Austin Powers" spy spoof franchise, created by and starring Mike Myers in multiple...