Mike Myers, a name synonymous with a plethora of legendary characters, has left an indelible mark on pop culture. His time on “Saturday Night Live” is a cornerstone of his career, and now, at 61, he’s reflecting on a memorable sketch he did with the late Quincy Jones before departing the show in 1995.

“I never remember what got on and what didn’t,” Myers exclusively told The Post at the Vulture Festival on Saturday. “I did a sketch with the late Quincy Jones who was fantastic.” The sketch, titled ‘Afro Scott,’ was a humorous take on an African Scottish community hosting a late-night TV show. Myers played the Scottish character born in Africa, while Jones portrayed an African character born in Scotland.

Myers shared that the sketch explored, “How narrow that world would be.” He recalled their jokes, “‘Do you find that when you’re eating some food but playing the bag pipes how hard that is?'” Myers admired Jones’ talent, stating, “It was like the thinnest slice and he was so great. I loved Quincy Jones and that’s when I knew that I wanted him to be in ‘Austin Powers.'”

Jones, who passed away at 91 earlier this month, became an integral part of the “Austin Powers” franchise. He wrote and performed the theme song, “Soul Bossa Nova,” and appeared in the third installment, “Austin Powers in Goldmember.”

Another beloved film of Myers is “Shrek.” The fifth installment of the franchise is set to release in 2026, bringing back the magic of the early 2000s. However, Myers is keeping details under wraps. “I can’t tease anything,” he said. “No, I can neither confirm nor deny the existence or non-existence of any element that I should or should not say.”

“Shrek” premiered in 2001 with a star-studded cast, including Eddie Murphy as Donkey and Cameron Diaz as Princess Fiona. The fourth film, “Shrek Forever After,” was released in 2010, with the trio reprising their roles. Myers has often spoken about the emotional depth of playing Shrek, noting, “I love the idea of taking a fairytale and turning it on its head.”

More than anything, Myers related deeply to Shrek’s theme of acceptance. “The concept of going from a self-loathing ogre to a self-accepting ogre was meaningful to me,” he said. “I loved playing Shrek. If I had to do one ‘Shrek’ a year, I’d be thrilled.”

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