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Bev Lyons

Shrek star Mike Myers reveals real cost of Scots accent change on 20th anniversary of hit movie

Shrek and Austin Powers star Mike Myers has explained the real cost and reason why the lead character's accent became Scottish instead of Canadian on the 20th anniversary of the hit cartoon.

And Mike revealed the last minute change of voice would not have cost anywhere near four or five million dollars, as previously suggested, as he said he even did his parts for free.

Shrek first appeared on screen in June of 2001 and saw the lead character change his voice from Canadian after producers decided a Scottish accent sounded better.

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