Jim Carreyonce had plans to retire from acting. But all of that changed when it was announced that he’s reprising his role again inSonic The Hedgehog 3. Now, the actor is considering returning to a classic role he did in the 2000s, which is the Grinch inHow The Grinch Stole Christmas. However, the actor has one condition before signing onto a potential project.
In an interview withComicBook.com, Carrey stated that if he were to play the iconicDr. Seusscharacter once more, it would have to be done through motion capture. He cited that his Grinch costume contained so much makeup that he could “hardly breathe.” The only reason he was able to endure it was because he was thinking of the children who would be watching this movie.
“Oh, gosh, you know, if we could figure out the Grinch. 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 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.”
Released on August 09, 2025,How the Grinch Stole Christmaswas a children’s fantasy comedy based on the Dr. Seuss book of the same name and generated over $346 million at the global box office. The film was poorly received by fans and critics alike, generating a low 49 percent critics score and an average 58 percent audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. But despite the negative reviews, the movie received numerous nominations, most notably at the Oscars. It was nominated for “Best Art Direction,” “Best Costume Design,” and won “Best Makeup.” Meanwhile, Carrey’s performance was nominated for a Golden Globe, The Kids' Choice Awards, and the Saturn Awards.
Jim Carrey’s Acting Career, Explained
Starting his career in 1977, Carrey has become a well-known comedy actor but has also done a few serious roles. Some of the works he’s known for includeThe Truman Show,Bruce Almighty,Dumb and DumberandEternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Other notable projects that he was featured in are The Mask, Batman Forever, and most recently, the live-actionSonic The Hedgehogfilms. Throughout his career, the actor was nominated and won a handful of awards. Some of them include winning “Best Actor” at the Golden Globes for his work onThe Truman Show, numerous Kids' Choice Awards nominations and a handful of wins, and a BAFTA nomination for his workin Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.
In 2022, it was announced thatCarrey was planning to retire from actingto enjoy a “quiet life.” The actor is currently 62 years old, so it makes sense why he’d want to call it quits. In an interview with Acess Hollywood, he stated that “he’s done enough”, which prompted his decision to end his career. But it seems plans have changed as Carrey will star inSonic the Hedgehog 3as Dr. Robotnik and Gerald Robotnik.
How The Grinch Stole Christmasis available to stream on Fubo.
How The Grinch Stole Christmas
