Legendary comedian Mike Myers made a surprise return to Saturday Night Live (SNL) this weekend, portraying tech billionaire Elon Musk in a satirical cold open. The sketch, which poked fun at Musk’s involvement in government affairs and technology, was met with roaring laughter and applause from both the live audience and viewers at home.
Cold Open: Mike Myers as Elon Musk
The Sketch Premise
- The cold open featured James Austin Johnson as former President Donald Trump and Mikey Day as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a fictional Oval Office meeting.
- Suddenly, Myers’ Musk barges into the room, claiming he’s there to advise world leaders on technology and “efficiency”.
- Throughout the sketch, Myers exaggerated Musk’s speech patterns, awkward pauses, and Twitter controversies, delivering lines like:
“I’ve already solved world hunger. It just hasn’t updated on X yet.”
Audience and Fan Reactions
- The crowd erupted in laughter when Myers made his grand entrance, proving that his comedic timing remains as sharp as ever.
- Social media exploded with praise, with many fans calling it one of the best political cold opens in years.
- One user on X (formerly Twitter) wrote:
“Mike Myers as Elon Musk on SNL? Absolute GOLD.”
Mike Myers’ SNL Legacy
Return for SNL’s 50th Anniversary
Myers’ surprise return comes just weeks after he and Dana Carvey revived ‘Wayne’s World’ for SNL’s 50th anniversary special, where they reprised their beloved characters Wayne and Garth. The reunion was a nostalgic moment for fans who grew up watching their sketches in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s.
Reflecting on His SNL Journey
- At a recent public event, Myers admitted that he struggled with anxiety when he first joined SNL in 1989.
- He recalled being intimidated by comedy greats like Phil Hartman and Dana Carvey, revealing that he had an anxiety attack on his first day.
- Despite the rocky start, he went on to create some of the show’s most iconic characters, including Wayne Campbell, Linda Richman, and Dr. Evil (inspired by SNL boss Lorne Michaels).
What’s Next for Mike Myers?
Following his triumphant return to SNL, many fans are now speculating:
- Will Myers make more guest appearances this season?
- Could he be gearing up for a new comedy project or even a Wayne’s World revival?
- Given the success of his Musk impression, some hope he will become a recurring character on SNL for political sketches.