Jim Carrey on Dec. 10, 2024.Photo:Joe Maher/Getty
Joe Maher/Getty
Jim Carreyhas his reasons for coming out of retirement to makeSonic the Hedgehog 3.“I came back to this universe because, first of all, I get to play a genius, which is a bit of a stretch. And, you know, it’s just… I bought a lot of stuff and I need the money, frankly. Yeah,” he said with a smile whilespeaking to the Associated Pressat the film’s U.K. premiere in London on Tuesday, Dec. 10.The actor reprises his role as the villain Doctor Robotnik in the newest sequel in the video-game-to-movie franchise.It was back in 2022, while promotingSonic the Hedgehog 2, that Carrey said he wasplanning on retiring from his acting career.“I’m being fairly serious,” he toldAccess Hollywoodat the time of retirement, adding, “It depends. If the angels bring some sort of script that’s written in gold ink, that says to me that it’s going to be really important for people to see, I might continue down the road. But I’m taking a break.“When AP asked Carrey about those remarks on Dec. 10, he said with a laugh, “That might have been hyperbole.“Idris Elba, Jim Carrey and Keanu Reeves on Dec. 10, 2024.Ian West/PA Images via GettyIn that 2022 interview, Carrey, who got his start onIn Living Colorbefore launching a popular film career, said he “really” likes his “quiet life” and painting passion.“I feel like — and this is something you might never hear another celebrity say as long as time exists — I have enough,” theDumb and Dumberactor said. “I’ve done enough. I am enough.“Carrey has multiple roles inSonic the Hedgehog 3,also portraying his villain’s grandfather, Gerald Robotnik. Director Jeff FowlertoldSFXmagazine, “For him to create a whole new character within the world was certainly an exciting opportunity, and he just went all in.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Jim Carrey in “Sonic the Hedgehog 3”.Paramount Pictures and Sega of America, Inc.“No detail was too small,” he added of Carrey’s involvement. “He helped design the prosthetics and everything. Talking about things to wrap your head around, having made three films with Jim Carrey, that’s a real mind-bender.“The new movie also counts among its cast Keanu Reeves, Idris Elba, James Marsden, Ben Schwartz, Tika Sumpter, Natasha Rothwell, Shemar Moore, Adam Pally and Krysten Ritter.Sonic the Hedgehog 3zooms into theaters Dec. 20.
Jim Carreyhas his reasons for coming out of retirement to makeSonic the Hedgehog 3.
“I came back to this universe because, first of all, I get to play a genius, which is a bit of a stretch. And, you know, it’s just… I bought a lot of stuff and I need the money, frankly. Yeah,” he said with a smile whilespeaking to the Associated Pressat the film’s U.K. premiere in London on Tuesday, Dec. 10.
The actor reprises his role as the villain Doctor Robotnik in the newest sequel in the video-game-to-movie franchise.
It was back in 2022, while promotingSonic the Hedgehog 2, that Carrey said he wasplanning on retiring from his acting career.
“I’m being fairly serious,” he toldAccess Hollywoodat the time of retirement, adding, “It depends. If the angels bring some sort of script that’s written in gold ink, that says to me that it’s going to be really important for people to see, I might continue down the road. But I’m taking a break.”
When AP asked Carrey about those remarks on Dec. 10, he said with a laugh, “That might have been hyperbole.”
Idris Elba, Jim Carrey and Keanu Reeves on Dec. 10, 2024.Ian West/PA Images via Getty
Ian West/PA Images via Getty
In that 2022 interview, Carrey, who got his start onIn Living Colorbefore launching a popular film career, said he “really” likes his “quiet life” and painting passion.
“I feel like — and this is something you might never hear another celebrity say as long as time exists — I have enough,” theDumb and Dumberactor said. “I’ve done enough. I am enough.”
Carrey has multiple roles inSonic the Hedgehog 3,also portraying his villain’s grandfather, Gerald Robotnik. Director Jeff FowlertoldSFXmagazine, “For him to create a whole new character within the world was certainly an exciting opportunity, and he just went all in.”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Jim Carrey in “Sonic the Hedgehog 3”.Paramount Pictures and Sega of America, Inc.
Paramount Pictures and Sega of America, Inc.
“No detail was too small,” he added of Carrey’s involvement. “He helped design the prosthetics and everything. Talking about things to wrap your head around, having made three films with Jim Carrey, that’s a real mind-bender.”
The new movie also counts among its cast Keanu Reeves, Idris Elba, James Marsden, Ben Schwartz, Tika Sumpter, Natasha Rothwell, Shemar Moore, Adam Pally and Krysten Ritter.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3zooms into theaters Dec. 20.
source: people.com
