Mike Myers made a surprise return to SNL, portraying Elon Musk with a hilarious Dr. Evil twist, blending satire and nostalgia as he poked fun at Musk’s tech empire, AI ambitions, and space ventures, leaving fans speculating about a potential comedy comeback.

 

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For fans of both SNL and Myers’ classic films, this unexpected moment was a dream come true.

The beloved comedian, who has kept a relatively low profile in recent years, stormed back onto the late-night stage with a performance that left audiences both laughing and stunned.

Dressed in a sleek, futuristic suit reminiscent of his Austin Powers nemesis, Myers perfectly captured Musk’s mannerisms, from his deliberate speech patterns to his unpredictable sense of humor.

The sketch, a satirical take on Musk’s recent ventures into AI, space travel, and electric vehicles, saw Myers blending the eccentric tech mogul’s personality with his own legendary villain. At moments, it was hard to tell where Musk ended and Dr. Evil began.

As the skit unfolded, Myers’ version of Musk outlined a series of ambitious (and absurd) plans, including colonizing Mars with luxury hotels, building an AI assistant that can predict memes before they go viral, and a new cryptocurrency called “MuskCoin,” which, in his words, “only appreciates when I tweet about it.”

The audience roared as Myers seamlessly channeled both Musk’s real-life quirks and the over-the-top megalomania of Dr. Evil.

But the real magic of the performance wasn’t just in the spot-on impersonation. It was in the timing. Myers’ return to SNL comes at a moment when Musk is more polarizing than ever.

His leadership of Tesla and SpaceX continues to spark debate, his purchase of X (formerly Twitter) has reshaped social media discourse, and his forays into AI are causing both excitement and concern.

Whether people love him or loathe him, Musk remains a cultural force—and Myers tapped into that brilliantly.

 

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For longtime fans of SNL, Myers’ surprise return also marked a nostalgic homecoming.

The Canadian comedian was a staple of the show in the late 1980s and early 1990s, creating unforgettable characters like Wayne Campbell from Wayne’s World and Dieter from the German talk show spoof Sprockets.

His ability to transform into bizarre, larger-than-life figures has always been his hallmark, and this performance was no exception.

Beyond the humor, Myers’ sketch also carried an underlying message—one that SNL has long excelled at delivering through comedy. By blending Musk’s tech empire with Dr.

Evil’s diabolical ambitions, the sketch playfully raised questions about power, ambition, and the fine line between innovation and obsession.

After all, in an era where billionaires are racing to build rockets and dominate AI, the idea of a real-life Dr. Evil doesn’t seem too far-fetched.

The internet quickly exploded with reactions. Fans took to social media to praise Myers’ performance, with many calling it one of the best SNL moments in recent memory.

Some even speculated whether the actor’s return could signal a larger comeback—perhaps a new Austin Powers film or a full-fledged return to sketch comedy.

 

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Others, however, wondered how Musk himself would respond. The tech mogul, who famously hosted SNL in 2021, has never shied away from engaging with pop culture and memes.

Would he laugh it off, embrace the parody, or fire off a cryptic tweet about it? So far, Musk has remained silent, but fans are watching closely.

Myers, for his part, seemed to relish the performance. Though he has largely stepped away from the spotlight in recent years, his comedic instincts remain as sharp as ever.

The moment served as a reminder of why he became one of the most beloved comedians of his generation—and why audiences still crave his brand of humor.

In the end, Myers’ return to SNL wasn’t just a comedic triumph. It was a statement. A statement that even in an era of rapidly evolving entertainment, the classics still hold power.

A statement that satire remains one of the best ways to make sense of the world’s most influential figures. And, perhaps most importantly, a statement that sometimes, all we need is a little laughter—especially when reality starts to feel stranger than fiction.