Watch Mike Myers Play 8 Different Characters in Absurd Netflix Trailer for ‘The Pentaverate’

By Sam Mangioni - News Published: 18 Mar 2022

While many of us were hoping for Shrek 5, Mike Myers latest project, The Pentaverate, will see the beloved actor play eight different roles in his first original series collaboration with Netflix. According to the recently released teaser, the story explores a secret society of five men who have been orchestrating their influence over major world events as far back as the Black Plague of 1347. Undertaking the task to uncover the truth, a Canadian journalist finds himself embroiled in a mission to potentially save the planet.

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The series was first announced by Netflix in 2019, with Myers saying at the time, “I love creating characters, and Netflix has given me a fantastic playground to play in”. And play he will, with Myers portraying numerous characters in the film, including a CBC news anchor, a rock & roll manager named Shep Gordon, a Russian oligarch, a tech genius, a far-right radio host, and a conspiracy theorist.

Joining in on the fun, The Penaverate features six additional big-names to star alongside Myers. Signing up for supporting roles will be Ken Jeong, Keegan-Michael Kay, Debi Mazar, Richard McCabe, Jennifer Saunders, and Lydia West.

Netflix stated that the six-episode first season of The Pentaverate starring Mike Myers will be released on Thursday, May 5.

Sam Mangioni

Sam Mangioni is an experienced content producer and the current Entertainment, Culture & Lifestyle Journalist for Man of Many. With an extensive background in digital content production and news, Sam specialises in delivering timely, accurate and witty assessments of current events. Prior to working for Man of Many, Sam spent three years at Southern Cross Austereo where he served as a Content Producer and News Reporter for the flagship Triple M Breakfast Program. The Sydney-based reporter completed a Bachelor of Commerce from Macquarie University Majoring in Marketing in 2014. Sam's work has also featured in Fight News Australia.

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