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- Mike Myers channels Dr. Evil for 2nd appearance as Elon Musk on ‘Saturday Night Live’ (businessinsider.com)
“Saturday Night Live” Brings Back Mike Myers as Elon Musk for Round Two
Comedian Mike Myers reprised his role as Elon Musk on “Saturday Night Live” this weekend, continuing the show’s comedic take on the tech billionaire’s foray into politics.
The cold open spoofed a fictional White House meeting following a reported clash between Musk and Senator Marco Rubio. James Austin Johnson, as Donald Trump, attempted to mediate between the two, played by Marcello Hernández and Myers respectively. The sketch saw Johnson’s Trump struggling to maintain control, flip-flopping on policy decisions based on his latest television viewing habits.
Myers’ Musk, meanwhile, grappled with the consequences of his political involvement, lamenting his falling stock prices and public disapproval in a style reminiscent of his iconic “Austin Powers” villain, Dr. Evil.
The skit drew parallels between Musk’s real-world influence and the comedic absurdity of Dr. Evil’s schemes.
The sketch highlighted the reported tension between Musk and Rubio, with Hernández’s Rubio boasting about his attempts to renegotiate control of the Panama Canal. The scene culminated in a pointed exchange about Musk’s substantial political contributions, with Johnson’s Trump ultimately conceding control to Myers’ Musk after being reminded of the $300 million donation.
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