A Casting Choice That Changes Everything

The moment Mike Myers appears, the sketch already feels like it’s operating on a different level.

Because he’s not just doing an impression — he’s bringing decades of comedy baggage with him.

And then the sketch makes the smartest possible move:

It lets that baggage take over.

When Elon Musk Turns Into Dr. Evil

At first, Myers plays it relatively straight.

But slowly, subtly, the performance starts slipping…

The voice shifts.
The mannerisms creep in.
And before you even fully process it —

he’s basically Dr. Evil.

That transition is what makes the whole sketch explode.

Because now it’s not just political satire — it’s a crossover nobody expected but instantly understands.

Chaos in the Room

Meanwhile, James Austin Johnson tries to hold the scene together, playing the mediator while everything around him spirals:

• Marcello Hernández escalating the tension

• Myers drifting further into full supervillain mode

• and the entire conversation collapsing into absurdity

The more serious the setup tries to be, the funnier it gets when it fails.

The Cherry on Top

And yes — the fact that Mike Myers is Canadian just adds another layer to the joke.

It’s one of those details that doesn’t need to be explained — it just makes the whole thing feel even more surreal.

Why the Sketch Works

What makes this moment hit isn’t just the impressions.

It’s the escalation.

It starts grounded.
Then it bends reality.
Then it fully breaks it.

And by the time Myers leans all the way into Dr. Evil, the sketch has completely abandoned logic — in the best way possible.

A Perfect Example of SNL at Its Best

This is Saturday Night Live at full power:

• smart casting

• layered references

• and just enough chaos to keep everything unpredictable

Because sometimes the funniest move isn’t staying in the bit…

it’s breaking it on purpose — and turning it into something even bigger.