January 12, 2025 3:51 pm

Mike Myers Learned Chris Farley Was the Original Shrek in the Wildest Way
Mike Myers Learned Chris Farley Was the Original Shrek in the Wildest Way

Mike Myers Learned Chris Farley Was the Original Shrek in the Wildest Way

Would you believe that one of Mike Myers’ most iconic characters was nearly played by a different comedic actor? As Myers explains in a new interview, he was shocked when he found out that his legendary former SNL castmate Chris Farley was the original choice for Shrek. The hilarious animated fairy tale films are full of hidden adult comedy and have proven to be crowd-pleasers, loved by all ages. With new buzz over Shrek 5, the man behind the infinitely meme-able title character recently reminisced over the shock he felt when realizing who the role was originally intended for.

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​Myers reveals exactly when – and how – he figured out that his former SNL castmate was cast as the big green ogre first. Read More