The original voice of Shrek was Myers’ fellow SNL castmate Chris Farley, whose untimely death in 1997 led DreamWorks Animation to recast the role. And while the version of Shrek we got is undeniably a triumph, one wonders what could have been. So ahead of the movie’s 25th anniversary, Polygon reached out to one of the people who knew Farley best, his older brother Tom Farley, who also authored the beautiful, heart-wrenching biography The Chris Farley Show.
Before Mike Myers was Shrek, it was Chris Farley
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What an interesting piece of trivia! It’s fascinating to think about how different the character of Shrek might have been with Chris Farley’s voice. His talent and humor are still missed today.
Shrek might have been with Chris Farley’s unique comedic style. His energy and humor could have brought a different dynamic to the role, possibly making it even more memorable in a different way. It’s always intriguing to consider how casting choices shape iconic characters!