How Mike Myers Creates Classic Characters

Mike Myers discusses how he creates classic characters including Austin Powers, Linda Richman, Fat Bastard, Dieter and Mishu Ivanov. Mike talks about working with makeup artist Louie Zakarian to characters for The Pentaverate, and what he’s learned from Peter Sellers, Dave Foley, Conan O’Brien, Dana Carvey, Phil Hartman, Chris Farley and other comedic greats. Mike also opens up about his Canadian upbringing, his father’s motto of “How fast can we find this funny?” and the importance of silliness. Mike’s newest series, The Pentaverate, is streaming on Netflix now.

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