Jim Carrey says he returned to 'Sonic the Hedgehog 3' because he 'needs the money'

We may see Jim Carrey in more films after his return to Hollywood with Sonic the Hedgehog 3. The iconic actor is currently doing press for the film, and at the London premiere on Monday, he shared why he decided to return to the franchise and another character he would reprise given the right circumstances. 

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At the premiere, the Associated Press reminded Carrey that he said in 2022 of his retirement, "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." "Is this that script?" the reporter asked him. 

Carey laughed while saying, "That may have been by a hyperbole." But then he shared the truth, "I came back to this universe 'cause, first of all, I get to play a genius, which is a bit of a stretch." He then stuttered before admitting, "I bought a lot of stuff, and I need the money, frankly."

Carrey made Forbes' list of highest-paid actors list in 2011 raking in a reported $20 million per movie at his peak and has a reported net worth of $300M, so the moment has many intrigued. 

The Golden Globe winner has a huge fan base and is regarded as one of the most talented comedic actors of all time, so if he does need money and starts doing more films again, there will be plenty of people welcoming him with open arms.  

As for what that next big role could be? While talking to ComicBook.com at the premiere, when asked if there was a role he would want to bring back, he said the Grinch, given the right circumstances. “Oh, gosh, you know, if we could figure out the Grinch,” Carrey said. “The thing about it is, on the day, I do that with a ton of makeup and can hardly breathe. It was an extremely excruciating process."

The committed actor said he got through it by focusing on the kids, but with new technology, he'd rather not go through the pain again. "The children were in my mind all the time. ‘It’s for the kids. It’s for the kids. It’s for the kids.’ And now, with motion capture and things like that, I could be free to do other things. Anything is possible in this world," he said.