Mike Myers Reveals His Most Overlooked and Cherished Role

Mike Myers has left an undeniable mark on pop culture, with a career that’s given us unforgettable characters like Wayne Campbell, Austin Powers, Dr. Evil, and Shrek. These roles have become so iconic that it ’s hard to imagine anything else topping them. Even now, Myers could keep voicing Shrek for years to come, and he’s already brought Wayne back for a series of commercials. But as for Austin Powers, it’s been a while since he’s donned the famous wig and teeth, and while some fans might hope for a comeback, pulling off a sequel after so many years is always a gamble.

But Myers’ talent goes far beyond just those four legendary roles. His time on Saturday Night Live showcased his ability to create a wide range of memorable characters. From Fat Bastard to the eccentric Mackenzie family in So I Married an Axe Murderer, Maurice Pitka in The Love Guru, and even the Cat in the Hat, Myers has proven he’s no one-trick pony. He even hosted a reboot of The Gong Show in disguise, keeping his identity a secret. Still, none of these parts have reached the same level of fame as his most celebrated work, and Myers himself doesn’t consider any of them his most underrated performance.

Lord Lordington: Myers’ Hidden Gem

Instead, Myers points to a role that most people barely remember. In the Netflix series The Pentaverate, he played Lord Lordington, the head of a secret society. The show didn’t make much of a splash, failing to crack the top ten most-watched list in the U.S. and quickly fading from memory. Despite the lack of attention, Myers holds this character close to his heart.

In his own words,

“I did a character called Lord Lordington, who’s the head of the Pentaverate, this secret organisation, and I think it’s my favourite character,”

he shared. Myers explained that the role was inspired by the kind of English wisdom he grew up admiring.

“It’s sort of everything, growing up in an English household, there’s a certain English wisdom that we’re proud of, that we broke the German codes, time zones, figuring out latitude, all those Englishy things, and this character embodied all of that.”

Multiple Roles, Little Recognition

In The Pentaverate, Myers didn’t just play Lord Lordington. He transformed himself into several other characters, including Ken Scarborough, Anthony Lansdowne, Rex Smith, Bruce Baldwin, Mishu Ivanov, Shep Gordon, and Jason Eccleston. Despite his dedication and the heavy makeup, these roles went largely unnoticed, as the show itself slipped under the radar for most viewers.

Myers admits he wishes things had turned out differently.

“I wish people would go, ‘Hey, Lord Lordington!”

he confessed. But he’s realistic about the show’s impact, acknowledging that recognition for this particular character just isn’t likely to happen.