Jim Carrey’s Retirement was announced back in 2022, the legendary actor said that he was retiring from acting to focus on other creative outlets in his life such as art. Fast forward two years later after the Sonic the Hedgehog 2 release when he announced his retirement and he’s back in the driving seat with the third instalment in the franchise. What happened?
Jim Carrey’s Retirement lasted all of two years as the legendary comedian and actor known for his dynamic performances and larger-than-life characters couldn’t stay away for long when it seemed nailed on at one point that he would never return to another role again.
“I’m fairly serious about this,” he said at the time, as art and spirituality took a priority in Jim’s life. Fans were naturally saddened yet understanding as they respected Jim’s wishes of wanting to step away from the limelight.
After being announced to return for the third instalment fans were equally delighted yet puzzled as Carrey is now officially returning to reprise his role as Dr.Robotnik.
In a recent interview, Carrey cleared up the reasonings behind his 2022 comments and his decision to return.
Speaking to ComicBook he said:
You can’t be definite about these things. I said I’d like to retire but I think I was talking more about power resting. Because as soon as a good idea comes your way, or a group of people you really enjoy working with, things tend to change.
This also resonates with what he said in an interview with Access Hollywood two years ago where he was asked about if he was serious about his retirement:
I’m being fairly serious. 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.
It seems as though certain scripts have been flying Jim Carrey’s way because not only is he returning for this film but has welcomed the idea of making a sequel to The Mask and has even hinted at reprising his role of The Grinch.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is being released in cinemas this month as Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles face a mysterious adversary known as Shadow the Hedgehog. This script in particular sees Sonic, Knuckles and Tails all team up with villain Dr. Robotnik.
Maybe this twist is what lured Jim back into playing the role. Whatever the reason I’m personally glad he’s back, we need more actors like Jim out there as good old-fashioned comedic actors seem to be fading by the week!
Ben Schwartz voices Sonic, Colleen O’Shaughnessey voices Tails and Idris Elba voices Knuckles with Keanu Reeves voicing Shadow.
The film also stars a live-action cast including Carrey as Dr. Robotnik, James Marsden, Tika Sumpter, Krysten Ritter, Natasha Rothwell, Lee Majdoub, Tom Butler, Adam Pally, Shemar Moore and Alyla Browne.
