Mike Myers' Unlikely Cameos In Inglourious Basterds And Bohemian Rhapsody Explained

Mike Myers, renowned for comedic classics like "Wayne's World" and "Austin Powers," has been venturing into more serious cinematic terrain with appearances in films like Quentin Tarantino's World War II drama and the Freddie Mercury biopic, "Bohemian Rhapsody."
Delving deeper into Myers' role in "Bohemian Rhapsody," he portrays EMI record executive Ray Foster, who famously declared no one would "head-bang" to the song 'Bohemian Rhapsody.' Intriguingly, this very song featured prominently in Myers' 1992 hit "Wayne's World," boosting its chart position. Furthermore, his depiction in "Inglourious Basterds" as British General Ed Fenech was not only brief but transformative, making him almost unrecognizable under makeup.
Lastly, an interesting reveal shows that Myers' role was initially designated for fellow comedian Adam Sandler, a testament to Tarantino's unique casting approach.

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Chapters :

00:00 Intro
00:10 Mike Myers the Actor
00:54 Bohemian Rhapsody: Role Explained
01:31 Connection to Wayne's World
02:04 Real vs. Fictional Character
02:21 Working with Mike
02:57 Inglourious Basterds: Role Explained
03:11 Original Casting
03:32 Excitement for Inglourious Basterds
03:52 Tarantino’s Eight Hour Conversation
04:22 Mike Myers the Dramatic Actor

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Written by: Alessandra Vite
Edited by: Steven S.

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