Mike Myers was one of the biggest stars in the world in the late 1990s and early 2000s, but after the major failure of The Love Guru in 2008, he essentially disappeared (other than a few bit parts). Now he’s coming back, with Deadline reporting that he’s set to direct a documentary called Supermensch.
The film will be about talent manager Shep Gordon, who has worked with the likes of Blondie, Alice Cooper, Luther Vandross and others.
Myers commented, “I met Shep Gordon in 1991 on the set of Waynes World. I thought he was a perfect combination of Brian Epstein, Marshall McLuhan and Mr Magoo. Ive been trying to get Shep to agree to let me make a movie about him for 10 years. Last year he finally he said yes. I loved him like a brother before we started making this film and now having sifted through his life and his legacy, I love him even more.”
The Wayne’s World connection is apparently that Gordon wasn’t sure whether Alice Cooper should appear in the film (they weren’t worthy). Myers eventually convinced him, which led to a friendship.
It’ll be interested to see how Myers does behind the camera. He’s always seems terribly sensitive to criticism of what he’s done on-screen – which is why it’s believed he’s stepped back from acting – but perhaps he’ll be able to be more circumspect as a director.