Jim Carrey Ready for Sequel to ’90s Cult Classic, with One Condition!

In recent years, Jim Carrey has increasingly stepped away from the spotlight, focusing more on his passion for painting while continuing to portray the villainous Robotnik in the Sonic franchise.

Of all his memorable roles, the comedic genius has expressed a particular interest in returning to the world of The Mask, a film that achieved massive success in 1994.

In an interview with ComicBook.com, Carrey mentioned that a sequel could be possible under one condition: “My goodness, it would need to be a great idea. If someone comes up with a brilliant idea for a sequel, then maybe…“

During the promotional tour for Sonic 3, Jim Carrey frequently mentioned that he took on these roles for the money. However, when considering a sequel to The Mask, the Hollywood star clarified: “If I were to do it, it wouldn’t be for the money. I joke a lot about that, but I can never really explain why I choose these roles.“

Regarding the topic of potential retirement—which he hinted at in 2022—Carrey also moderated his statement: “I said I wanted to stop, but what I meant was that I wanted to rest. Whenever a great idea comes my way, or if a group of people I enjoy working with approaches me, things could change.“

A Sequel to The Mask Already Exists…

The Mask already saw a sequel in 2005 titled Son of the Mask, which did not feature any of the original actors. Devastated by critics, this box-office flop is now considered one of the “worst movies of all time“—on AlloCiné, it’s rated 0.9 out of 5. Quite telling.

Will a writer be able to persuade Jim Carrey for a new The Mask thirty years later? The challenge has been issued.

Sonic 3, in theaters December 25th.