NEW: Jim Carrey Emerges From Retirement: ‘Needs The Money’

Jim Carrey, the beloved comedic actor who announced his retirement in 2022, is making a surprising return to Hollywood. Carrey will reprise his role as the eccentric Dr. Robotnik in Sonic the Hedgehog 3, the upcoming action-adventure comedy based on Sega’s hit video game series.

In a candid interview, Carrey explained his decision to return to the screen after stepping away from acting. “You have said in past interviews that you would come back if you get a script written in gold ink by angels. Is this the script?” he was asked.

“That might have been hyperbole,” Carrey said to The Associated Press, referring to past comments about retiring unless a role offered a deeper spiritual purpose. “But yeah, you know, I came back to this universe because, first of all, I get to play a genius, which is a bit of a stretch,” he joked.

Carrey then delivered his signature comedic honesty, saying, “I bought a lot of stuff, and I need the money, frankly.”

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Jim Carrey explains his return to playing Dr. Robotnik in “Sonic the Hedgehog 3”: “I bought a lot of stuff and I need the money, frankly.” pic.twitter.com/pIFJPuAyRM

— AP Entertainment (@APEntertainment) December 10, 2024

The Sonic the Hedgehog franchise has proven to be one of Carrey’s most commercially successful ventures in recent years. Carrey’s portrayal of the villainous Dr. Robotnik in the first two films received praise for channeling his trademark over-the-top energy. The first installment, released in 2020, grossed over $300 million worldwide, with its 2022 sequel surpassing those numbers. The films’ success solidified Carrey’s ability to connect with audiences after decades in Hollywood.

“Sonic the Hedgehog 3”, slated for release in 2024, will continue the high-energy story of the blue speedster and his nemesis Robotnik. At 62, the actor remains one of Hollywood’s most recognizable and bankable stars.

London, United Kingdom – December 10, 2024: Jim Carrey attends the “Sonic The Hedgehog 3” UK Premiere at Cineworld Leicester Square in London, England.

Two years Carrey first considering stepping back from the spotlight. In a 2022 interview with Kit Hoover from Access Hollywood while promoting “Sonic the Hedgehog 2,” Carrey hinted at a potential retirement from acting. “I’m probably retiring from my career and I’m fairly serious about it.”

He left a small window open for a return, noting, “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.” Carrey added, “I really like my quiet life, and I really love putting paint on canvas, and I really love my spiritual life, and I feel like – and this is something you might never hear another celebrity say as long as time exists – I have enough. I’ve done enough. I am enough.”

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Rising to fame in the 1990s with hits like Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, The Mask, and Dumb and Dumber, Carrey became one of Hollywood’s biggest comedic stars. He showcased his dramatic range in acclaimed films such as The Truman Show and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Beyond acting, Carrey is an outspoken artist and author, exploring themes of spirituality and social issues

Whether driven by creativity or humorously acknowledged financial needs, Carrey’s comeback ensures audiences will get at least one more dose. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is scheduled to hit theaters in December 2024.

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