Netflix, Mike Myers to Develop Limited Comedy Series

By R. Thomas Umstead
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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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R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.