MOVIE NEWS – Jim Carrey should have retired by now, but we’ll soon see him back with the release of Sonic 3. The actor explains what made him come out of retirement. The third installment of SEGA’s blue hedgehog arrives on December 20.
Even though Jim Carrey announced his retirement from acting a few years ago (unless he found a script “written in gold by angels”), the beloved star is ready to make us laugh again this holiday season. And this time, he’ll double the fun as both Dr. Robotnik and his grandfather in Sonic 3. But what led Carrey to make a surprising comeback?
“Honestly, I Needed the Money”
Speaking to the Associated Press during the promotional run for SEGA’s third Sonic movie, Carrey, known for his comedic genius in The Mask, admitted candidly why he took on the role. “I came back to this world for two reasons: First, playing a genie-type character is just plain fun; second, well, I bought a lot of stuff, and, to be honest, I needed the money,” Carrey joked with a wide grin.
While he refrained from revealing his exact paycheck for this dual role, Sonic 3 is expected to be one of the year’s final blockbusters. Box Office Pro projects that the film will bring in $65 to $85 million during its U.S. debut, even as it faces stiff competition from Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King on the same release date. These numbers are in line with the previous two films in the series.
In Sonic 3, Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails must team up to face their most dangerous foe yet: Shadow, a mysterious villain with unmatched powers. The trio will even seek the help of their former nemesis, Dr. Robotnik, to stand a chance.
Carrey has yet to confirm if this will mark the end of his acting career or if he might take on future projects. Back in 2022, he hinted that a return would only happen for a script “written in gold ink.” Let’s hope Sonic 3 has the kind of story that lives up to that promise.
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