Jim Carrey’s career in the industry has been one that has truly caught the eyes of the public thanks to the sheer size of the entertainment quotient that it brings to Hollywood. With some of the most wacky, uncanny, comical, and equally impactful dramatical performances in many different films over three decades, the star is undoubtedly one of the all-time greatest.
And yet, despite his appearance guaranteed to generate big box office collections, the star has revealed several times in the past that he isn’t too fond of making sequels to his films. Then again, it seems like when it comes to the Sonic The Hedgehog franchise, he does have a soft spot, which is the reason. why he has decided to come out of retirement yet again to play the role of Eggman in the third film of the series.
Jim Carrey Will Reprise His Role As Dr. Robotnik In The Upcoming Sonic The Hedgehog 3
Who doesn’t remember and love the roll-dasing blue hedgehog of the Sonic video game series from Sega, and who doesn’t love Jim Carrey‘s performances with his iconic comical traits in films? When you combine these two attributes, you get the unforgettably quirky performance of the star as Dr. Robotnik, or as he’s better known by his video game identity, Eggman.
When the star first appeared as the aforementioned villain in the first Sonic The Hedgehog, the internet went wild, with many claiming to instantly fall in love with the film as they witnessed both Sonic as well as the Bruce Almighty in the film. But after the first one, the star revealed that he may never return for another film in the pre-planned franchise.
Fast forward to 2024, and not only did the star return for a second film, but recent reports of the upcoming Sonic The Hedgehog 3 have confirmed that he would be reprising his role as Eggman in the franchise once more.
JIM “I NEVER DO SEQUELS” CARREY CAME BACK FOR NOT JUST ONCE, BUT TWICE TO DO A SEQUEL FOR SONIC!!! THATS HOW MUCH HE LOVES THE ROLE https://t.co/ct3wEjh3uX
— Anny Mation (@MationMiss) February 2, 2024
This will be his third time playing the role of the villain from the Sonic universe, which is surprising since he made it clear that the sequels of any film are not his cup of tea. Thus, his constant return from taking a break from acting for this particular role may indicate that the star has taken a heavy liking for this character’s portrayal on the big screen.
What To Expect From Sonic The Hedgehog 3?
With the teaser confirming the release date for the aforementioned second sequel, we were also treated to the news that fans can finally experience the devastation of Shadow the Hedgehog as well.
Along with his unique red and black roll dash aura being abundantly clear from the trailer, Shadow was also revealed to be a part of the Sonic universe during the end-credit scenes from the last film. Thus, with the entry of this dark dasher, people are also expecting the appearance of Rogue, another beloved character from the video game series that is often seen accompanying Shadow.
Sonic The Hedgehog 3, in cinemas on 20th December 2024.
