Jim Carrey Says ‘The Mask’ Sequel Has to Be the ‘Right Idea’ and ‘Not About the Money’; He’s Unlikely to Retire From Acting but Enjoys ‘Power-Resting’

As a long-time fan who has grown up with Jim Carrey‘s hilarious antics and iconic characters, I can’t help but feel a mix of excitement and anticipation as he continues to express interest in reprising some of his most beloved roles. From the mischievous Mask to the grumpy yet lovable Grinch, Carrey’s ability to bring these characters to life has brought countless moments of joy to audiences around the world.

Jim Carrey has shown interest in revisiting the Grinch character, but could we possibly see him bring back other famous roles? In a recent interview with ComicBook.com, Carrey was asked about the possibility of a sequel to “The Mask,” his 2004 comedy that starred Cameron Diaz and earned an impressive $351 million globally, making it the fourth highest-grossing film of 2004. So, might we see Carrey reprise his role as the mischievous green-faced character?

Wow, you understand, it needs to be the perfect concept. If someone has the perfect concept, I suppose,” Carrey expressed. “Truthfully, it’s not primarily about the wealth. I often jest about the money… Yet, I remain uncertain. You can’t be completely certain about such matters.

One thing Carrey knows for sure is that he unlikely to retire from acting despite saying otherwise in April 2022. He told Access Hollywood at the time that he was “fairly serious” about retiring, but now he’s back playing Dr. Robotnik in “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” and expressing interest in playing the Grinch again.

Carrey explained to ComicBook.com that when he mentioned retirement, he was perhaps referring more to taking a break rather than completely ending his career. He added that once an appealing project or collaborative group comes along, it’s hard to resist the urge to dive back in.

Regarding the Grinch character, Carrey mentioned during an interview with ComicBook that he’d be open to reprising his famous Christmas role if they could find a method that doesn’t necessitate him spending long hours in the makeup chair.

On the day, I’d load myself up with lots of makeup and it was tough to even breathe,” Carrey explained. “It was an incredibly painful experience. The kids were constantly on my mind. ‘For the kids, for the kids, for the kids,’ I’d tell myself. But now, with motion capture technology and other advancements, I have the freedom to explore other projects. In this world, anything is possible.

“Sonic the Hedgehog 3” opens in theaters Dec. 20 from Paramount Pictures

2024-12-14 02:46

Jim Carrey Says ‘The Mask’ Sequel Has to Be the ‘Right Idea’ and ‘Not About the Money’; He’s Unlikely to Retire From Acting but Enjoys ‘Power-Resting’

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