Mike Myers comedy The Pentaverate launches on Netflix May 5. He plays a hapless Canadian TV journalist, in addition to several other characters. 

The Netflix description goes: “What if a secret society of five men has been working to influence world events for the greater good since the Black Plague of 1347? As this new series begins, one unlikely Canadian journalist finds himself embroiled in a mission to uncover the truth and just possibly save the world himself. Remember, the Pentaverate must never be exposed!”

Myers portrays Ken Scarborough, an investigative journalist with Caca News aiming to expose the Pentaverate secret society. He also plays a far-right radio host, a Russian oligarch and Alice Cooper’s manager, among other characters. 

Ken Jeong, Keegan-Michael Key and Debi Mazar are also in the cast, as is Rob Lowe.

There are six episodes. ■

Comedian Mike Myers will star in a new Netflix limited comedy series, the streaming service said Wednesday.

The as yet titled, six-episode series will feature the Shrek sand Austin Powers star playing multiple characters, according to Netflix. Myers will executive produce the series along with John Lyons and Jason Weinberg.

"I love creating characters, and Netflix has given me a fantastic playground to play in," said Myers in a statement. 

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HBO has reached a two-year deal with comedian Mike Myers, the network said Wednesday.

The deal includes TV exclusivity and runs on projects created by Myers, although no content was revealed as part of the agreement. Myers, known mostly for movies such as Wayne’s World as well as the Shrek and Austin Powers movie franchises, recently made his directorial debut with Supermensch: The Legend of Shep Gordon, which chronicles the life of talent manager Shep Gordon.

“Mike Myers is one of the great comedy minds of this or any other era,” said Michael Lombardo, president of HBO programming in a statement.  “The opportunity to collaborate with a talent of his stature is tremendously exciting.”