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Mike Myers plays EIGHT different characters in new Netflix comedy show The Pentaverate

Mike Myers plays EIGHT different characters in new Netflix comedy show The Pentaverate as new trailer for the limited series is released

Mike Myers is back bringing the laughs in The Pentaverate.

The comedy legend plays an astonishing eight different roles in the upcoming Netflix limited series, and a new trailer for the show teases all the hilarity awaiting viewers.

‘An unlikely Canadian journalist finds himself embroiled in a mission to uncover the truth and just possibly save the world himself,’ reads a description of the series on IMDb.

Cast of characters! A new trailer has been released for The Pentaverate, in which Mike Myers plays eight different characters

Cast of characters! A new trailer has been released for The Pentaverate, in which Mike Myers plays eight different characters 

From the journalist to a conspiracy theorist intent on exposing the secret society, Myers showcases his comedic and acting talent in an array of hilarious roles.

The trailer begins with the story of The Pentaverate, a secret society formed after the outbreak of the Black Plague.

‘In 1347, five learned men realized that the Black Plague was caused by fleas on rats. However the church believed the plague to be god’s punishments, labelling these five men heretics. So they formed a benevolent secret society to influence world events known as The Pentaverate.’

‘The Penta-what-the-f**k!?’ Skip Cho, a casino mogul played by Ken Jeong, suddenly interrupts.

The truth is out there! Myers plays eight different roles in The Pentaverate, including Anthony Lansdowne, a conspiracy theorist

The truth is out there! Myers plays eight different roles in The Pentaverate, including Anthony Lansdowne, a conspiracy theorist

Range: From the journalist to a far-right radio host, Myers showcases his comedic and acting talent in an array of hilarious roles

Range: From the journalist to a far-right radio host, Myers showcases his comedic and acting talent in an array of hilarious roles

A lot on his plate! 'An unlikely Canadian journalist finds himself embroiled in a mission to uncover the truth and just possibly save the world himself,' reads a description of the series on IMDb

A lot on his plate! ‘An unlikely Canadian journalist finds himself embroiled in a mission to uncover the truth and just possibly save the world himself,’ reads a description of the series on IMDb

Big names: Ken Jeong is among the comedic greats appearing in the mini series

Big names: Ken Jeong is among the comedic greats appearing in the mini series 

Next, video of all the hilarity awaiting viewers flashes on screen as journalist Ken Scarborough (Myers) attempts to uncover the truth behind the mysterious organization.

In addition to Scarborough, Myers will be playing Anthony Lansdowne, a conspiracy theorist, Rex Smith, a far-right radio host and noted conspiracy theorist, Lord Lordington, the oldest and highest ranked member in The Pentaverate, Bruce Baldwin, a former media mogul, Mishu Ivanov, an ex-Russian oligarch, Shep Gordon, a former Rock-N-roll manager, and Jason Eccleston, a tech genius and inventor of the secret society’s super computer MENTOR, according to Deadline. 

Ken Jeong and Keegan-Michael Key will also be bringing their comedic talents to the show.  

Mysterious: The trailer tells the story of the secret society influencing world events since the Black Plague

Mysterious: The trailer tells the story of the secret society influencing world events since the Black Plague 

'The Penta-what-the-f**k!?' Skip Cho, a casino mogul played by Ken Jeong, suddenly interrupts

‘The Penta-what-the-f**k!?’ Skip Cho, a casino mogul played by Ken Jeong, suddenly interrupts

Key will be playing a nuclear physicist who has been recruited into the secret society to fix the climate change catastrophe.  

Debi Mazar will also be appearing in the show as Patty Davis, Pentaverate’s executive assistant who some believe is the ‘brains’ behind the society, according to Deadline. 

The series will also be narrated by Jeremy Irons, according to Deadline. 

The Myers-created show will debut on Netflix on May 5.

Big role: Key will be playing a nuclear physicist who has been recruited into the secret society to fix the climate change catastrophe

Big role: Key will be playing a nuclear physicist who has been recruited into the secret society to fix the climate change catastrophe

Mastermind? Debi Mazar stars as Pentaverate's executive assistant who some believe may be the brains behind the organization

Mastermind? Debi Mazar stars as Pentaverate’s executive assistant who some believe may be the brains behind the organization 


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