I Need to See the Original Version of Shrek Before Mike Myers’ Big Change

It’s interesting to note that Shrek’s voice acting was recorded three times over due to some changes in casting and scripting. Originally, Chris Farley was chosen as the ogre, but before he could finish his lines completely, he unfortunately passed away in 1997. Mike Myers took over the role afterwards, wanting a fresh take on the character by asking for a full rewrite of the script to make Shrek unique to him. However, this initial recording didn’t quite capture the lovable Shrek we came to know and appreciate. It wasn’t until viewing an early version of the movie that Myers decided to re-record his lines once more, this time adopting a distinctive Scottish brogue – which ultimately became the voice of our beloved Shrek.







