Mike Myers Returns to 'SNL' as Elon Musk in Oval Office Satire
The cold open skewers tensions between Trump, Musk, and Rubio, with Myers delivering a Dr. Evil-inspired performance.
- Mike Myers reprised his role as Elon Musk in 'Saturday Night Live's' latest cold open, continuing his comedic take on the tech billionaire.
- The sketch depicted a fictional Oval Office meeting between Donald Trump, Marco Rubio, and Elon Musk, highlighting reported cabinet tensions over Musk's actions as head of the Department of Government Efficiency.
- James Austin Johnson portrayed Trump, mediating a clash between Marcello Hernández's Rubio and Myers' Musk, with humor drawn from their internal monologues.
- The performance included references to Musk's real-world controversies, such as Tesla's stock decline and his personal financial losses, with Myers adding a nod to his iconic Dr. Evil character from 'Austin Powers.'
- 'SNL' is celebrating its 50th season, and the episode was hosted by Lady Gaga, who also served as the musical guest.