Jim Carrey could repeat Sonic the Hedgehog 3 career move after unique sequel release

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Actor Jim Carrey is reportedly set for another highly anticipated sequel following the buzz around Sonic the Hedgehog 3, leaving fans surprised by his unexpected career move.The star is slated to take up not one, but two roles in the upcoming third instalment of the much-loved video game saga's live-action adaptation.

He's poised to reprise his role as Dr Robotnik and additionally portray the antagonist's grandfather.This new film represents a new milestone for Carrey, marking the first time he has signed on for a third movie instalment reprising the same role, having had a history of side-stepping sequels.

Before Sonic 2's debut in 2022, he had only ever returned for sequels twice in his illustrious career: with Ace Venture: When Nature Calls in 1995, and Dumb and Dumber To in 2014; the latter came out two decades post the original film, and meanwhile, a different-cast prequel dropped in between.Carrey, who seemingly had an epiphany, shared with GamesRadar: "For me, at this time of my life for some reason I've never really wanted to do sequels.

I've never really wanted to do franchise stuff. It didn't occur to me. I just thought, 'I want to move on and do something new'.