The Pentaverate release date, cast, synopsis, trailer, and more

A major comedy star will finally bring his talents to Netflix in a brand-new comedy series. Austin Powers, Shrek, and Wayne’s World star Mike Myers will headline the new comedy The Pentaverate eight times over. That’s right, he’s playing eight different characters.

Clearly, Myers is making up for lost time as the comedy legend has largely stayed off-screen in recent years, last appearing in 2018 films Terminal and Bohemian Rhapsody. What’s more, The Pentaverate marks Myers’ first collaboration with Netflix for an original series.

The series was first announced by Netflix back in 2019, but Mike Myers will finally hit our watch lists in The Pentaverate sooner rather than later. Without a doubt, fans of his comedy will fully embrace the wildly hilarious characters he has planned in the new series.

Below, we’re sharing everything we know about The Pentaverate season 1, including the Netflix release date, the latest cast additions, the plot synopsis and more!

The Pentaverate release date

On March 16, 2022, Netflix announced that the six-episode first season of The Pentaverate starring Mike Myers will be released on Thursday, May 5. The episodes will start streaming at 12 a.m. PT, which is 3 a.m. ET.

Since summer 2021, there had been few updates on the upcoming limited series, but Mike Myers fans will finally rest easy knowing the comedy will arrive late this spring.

The Pentaverate cast

The new comedy series will star Mike Myers… and Mike Myers a bunch more times in eight total roles. Obviously, he’s no stranger to playing multiple characters in a single film. But he’ll also be accompanied by an incredible supporting cast full of familiar faces.

The Pentaverate added six more co-stars alongside Myers’ seven characters. Also starring in the series will be Ken Jeong, Keegan-Michael Key, Debi Mazar, Richard McCabe, Jennifer Saunders, and Lydia West supporting roles we can’t wait to see.

The Pentaverate synopsis

If you’re a fan of Mike Myers’ past work in comedy, you’re probably familiar with his flair for the absurd when it comes to character work. It seems we’re getting more of his expertise with The Pentaverate.

The series explores a secret society of five men who have been working to influence multiple major world events for as long as the Black Plague of 1347. Taking on the call to uncover the truth, a Canadian journalist finds himself at the center of the mission to potentially save the world.

The Pentaverate trailer

Along with the release date announcement, Netflix also unveiled a first look at the upcoming comedy limited series with a hilarious teaser trailer. The clip debuts Myers in his multiple roles and gives a quick glimpse at what to expect from the comedy series. Check it out in the video above!

Are you excited for Mike Myers’ return on Netflix?