The '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.
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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'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...