"Omg this is the best choice": Internet reacts as SNL casts Mike Myers as Elon Musk in a sketch

Saturday Night Live (SNL) has buzzed up the internet by casting comedian Mike Myers as tech billionaire Elon Musk in a satirical cold open.

The sketch poked fun at former President Donald Trump’s recent meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. It featured Myers making a return to SNL after nearly a decade. Fans were quick to react, with many praising the casting choice.

The SNL skit reimagined Trump’s meeting with Zelenskyy. 'Trump', 'Vice President JD Vance', and 'Zelenskyy' were played by James Austin Johnson, Bowen Yang, and Mikey Day respectively.

In the sketch, the moment that arguably grabbed the most attention was the entrance of Myers as Musk. He wore a casual T-shirt and jeans—a look is often associated with the real-life Tesla and SpaceX founder. Take a look at the cold open below:

Enthusiasts gathered up in the comments under the YouTube video. Below are what some of them had to share:

"Looks like SNL won't need writers anymore. They can just create skits of what actually happens in the White House everyday.", declared a user.

"Mike Myers as Elon please keep this up!", lauded another.

"After multiple generations of SNL later, Mike Myers fits right in! And him being Canadian is icing on the cake.", added a third.

"I never would have thought of Mike Myers for Elon but he was PERFECT. So happy to see him back!", echoed a fourth.

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Mike Myers' return to SNL

Canadian actor and comedian Mike Myers was a cast member from 1989 to 1995. He is beloved for sketches like Wayne’s World and Coffee Talk. Since leaving the show, he has built a career in film.

He has starred in blockbuster franchises like Austin Powers and Shrek. However, his return to SNL featured his first major sketch appearance on the show since 2015.

Myers recently made a brief appearance in the SNL50 anniversary special. However, his role as Musk in this cold open was his first proper sketch performance in nearly a decade. Many fans were delighted to see him back.

Pop Base took to its official X (formerly Twitter) handle to share,

"SNL have cast Mike Myers as Elon Musk."

Netizens soon weighed in on the comment section to share their thoughts over Mike Myers' casting in SNL as Elon Musk. One fan commented:

"Omg this is the best choice. I can imagine myers bringing an Austin Powers vibe."

Others also chimed in. Below are some of their reactions:

"That's a good casting choice.", declared an X user.

"Finally someone who can match Elon's chaotic energy.", noted another.

"Mike Myers as Elon Musk sounds like a fun choice", lauded a third.

SNL has portrayed Elon Musk multiple times, including an episode in 2021 where the billionaire hosted the show himself. Since then, various cast members have taken on the role, with Mike Myers being the latest.