Mike Myers hopes Shrek franchise continues after fifth instalment

Mike Myers would love to keep making Shrek films after the upcoming fifth instalment.

The Canadian actor, who voices the animated franchise's title character, reprises his role alongside Cameron Diaz as Princess Fiona and Eddie Murphy as Donkey in the 2027 film.

When asked if he would like to continue the series beyond the fifth instalment, Myers told The Hollywood Reporter, "I'd love to. It's so much fun. It's so well written. The filmmakers are so lovely and they're so nice to me and I love playing the character. I love the messages in there and Cameron's fantastic and Eddie's a genius."

Shrek 5, which also features Zendaya, Skyler Gisondo and Marcello Hernández as the voice of Shrek and Fiona's children, will open in cinemas on 30 June 2027.

The franchise will then expand with a standalone Donkey movie, which has been described as a prequel exploring the character's origin story.

In his interview, the Austin Powers star teased that he "might" appear in the Donkey movie, which is set for June 2028.

"I wish Donkey lived in my house! I love that character so much," he praised. "I don't think I'm in it. I might be. I'm not sure, but it's long overdue. That character is one of my favourite characters of all time, and Eddie's so great in it. I'm surprised it hasn't come sooner, but I'll be the first in line to see it. I love that guy."

The Shrek franchise began in 2001 and spawned several sequels: Shrek 2 (2004), Shrek the Third (2007), and Shrek Forever After (2010). Shrek 5 marks the first instalment in 17 years.