Fresh off his return as the eccentric Dr. Robotnik in Sonic 3, Jim Carrey seems open to slipping back into the villain’s shoes for future Sonic movies, such as a potential Sonic 4. However, there’s a condition: the concept needs to strike him as enjoyable.
After stepping into retirement briefly, Carrey shared at the Sonic 3 premiere that his comeback was a bit tongue-in-cheek. He quipped about needing a “gold ink” script to feel it’s vital for him to participate. Playfully, he admitted, “I’ve bought a lot of stuff and, frankly, need the money.”
In a conversation with the Japanese YouTube channel Cinema Today, Carrey expressed his openness to more Sonic films: “I’m definitely open,” he said. “If they pitch something that sounds fun, I’m in. I’m not tied down to anything unless it piques my interest.” His fondness for the filmmaking team and the fans who rally around each project was evident. He appreciates the vibrant energy and enthusiastic fan suggestions that frequently contribute to the films. “We’re all making this movie together,” he added, emphasizing the collaborative vibe.
The interview also features Carrey discussing his downtime activities between projects. He humorously demonstrated a “power-rest” move that, while not quite achieving the comical heights of his famous Grinch expressions, was still entertaining and earned an 8 out of 10 on my unofficial good face scale.
Beyond Carrey’s antics, this provides a lighthearted detour from more controversial topics like his past stances on vaccines or his venture into NFTs.
In other Sonic 3-related buzz, the film’s writers, Pat Casey and Josh Miller, recently speculated on other video games they’d love to bring to the big screen. Their insights add an exciting layer to the ongoing Sonic saga’s future potential.
