Mike Myers ‘Had an Anxiety Attack’ When He First Joined ‘SNL’ and Saw ‘How F–ing Good’ His Costars Were: ‘I Was Scared S—less’
“Saturday Night Live” legend Mike Myers wasn’t always the totally excellent leading man he is today.
On a recent episode of Vulture’s “Good One” podcast (via EW), Myers explained that when he first joined the prolific late-night sketch show, he was “scared shitless” after seeing the talent of his fellow cast members.
“When I got to ‘Saturday Night Live’ and saw how fucking good these guys were, I was scared shitless. I had an anxiety attack,” Myers said.
Myers went on to name which castmates he admired most: “Phil Hartman. I mean, Dana Carvey. [Kevin] Nealon, Jan Hooks, who I also worship. You know, it was unbelievable.”
While soaring to international fame on the “SNL” stage, Myers’ iconic Wayne Campbell character first rose to prominence with the renowned Chicago improv troupe Second City.
Recalling one of his debut performances as Wayne Campbell at Second City, Myers said he “came...
On a recent episode of Vulture’s “Good One” podcast (via EW), Myers explained that when he first joined the prolific late-night sketch show, he was “scared shitless” after seeing the talent of his fellow cast members.
“When I got to ‘Saturday Night Live’ and saw how fucking good these guys were, I was scared shitless. I had an anxiety attack,” Myers said.
Myers went on to name which castmates he admired most: “Phil Hartman. I mean, Dana Carvey. [Kevin] Nealon, Jan Hooks, who I also worship. You know, it was unbelievable.”
While soaring to international fame on the “SNL” stage, Myers’ iconic Wayne Campbell character first rose to prominence with the renowned Chicago improv troupe Second City.
Recalling one of his debut performances as Wayne Campbell at Second City, Myers said he “came...
- 12/31/2024
- by Jack Dunn
- Variety Film + TV
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