Published 17:53 IST, May 23rd 2020

Beyonce's 'Austin Powers in Goldmember': Fascinating trivia about the movie

Beyonce essayed the role of Foxxy Cleopatra in the 2002 flick, 'Austin Powers in Goldmember'. Read some of the most fascinating trivia about this movie.

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Popstar Beyonce never fails to mesmerise fans with her uplifting, energetic performances. American singer has carved her own niche in music industry and won a special place in hearts of her fans. singer-songwriter shot to stardom with her performance in Destiny's Child, which turned out to be one of best-selling girl groups of all time. She is also remembered for her albums like Dangerously In Love, Love, B'Day, Irreplaceable, I Am...Sasha Fierce. song from I Am...Sasha Fierce, titled Halo has been a massive hit. song won seven times platinum certification from countries like Australia. 

She has t only done st performances but she has also made appearances in movies. One such movie that remains near and dear to fans is Austin Powers in Goldmember.  movie, which was released in year 2002, is a spy comedy directed by popular filmmaker Jay Roach. film features Mike Myers, Beyonce Kwles, Seth Green, Micheal York, Robert Wagner, Mindy Sterling, Verne Troyer, and Michael Caine in prominent roles. 

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Austin Powers in Goldmember is one of most critically acclaimed comedy movies. film has a run time of 95 minutes. Beyonce essayed role of Foxxy Cleopatra in movie. movie bagged Beyonce several awards and accolades for her performance in movie. Here are some of most interesting trivia about Austin Powers in Goldmember featuring Beyonce.

Beyonce's Austin Powers in Goldmember: Interesting trivia

  • Sir Sean Connery was initially considered to portray Nigel Powers. 
  • Director Jay Roach's very first cut of movie ran for a total of three hours.
  • scene where Nathan Lane's character acts as an intermediary -- that is he comes in between conversation held between Austin and Foxxy -- is very similar to scene in flick After Fox, which was released in 1966. 

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  • Both Beyonce and Nathan Lana have been in version of Lion King. Lane voices for character, Timon in Lion King (1994) and in Lion King (2019), Beyonce voices for character, Nala.
  • motorbike that is featured at very beginning of movie is customised version.
  • Austin Powers makes many references to Shrek in movie, which is one of Mike Myers (who essays fictional character of Austin Powers) movies.

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17:53 IST, May 23rd 2020