Jim Carrey did ‘Sonic 3’ because he “needs the money, frankly”

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Jim Carrey has said that he decided to star in Sonic The Hedgehog 3 because he “needs the money, frankly”.The latest instalment in the film adaptations of the Sega video game franchise is set for release in the UK on December 21, featuring Carrey’s return as the formerly-villainous Dr.

Robotnik.This film sees Sonic (Ben Schwartz), Tails (Colleen O’Shaughnessey) and Knuckles (Idris Elba) forge an unlikely alliance with Dr.

Robotnik as they take on Keanu Reeves’ antagonist Shadow The Hedgehog.Attending the UK premiere in London on Tuesday (December 10), Carrey was asked by Associated Press why he signed up for the film, after stating after Sonic The Hedgehog 2 in 2022 that he was considering retiring from acting.Jim Carrey explains his return to playing Dr.

Robotnik in "Sonic the Hedgehog 3": "I bought a lot of stuff and I need the money, frankly." pic.twitter.com/pIFJPuAyRM— AP Entertainment (@APEntertainment) December 10, 2024“I came back to this universe because, first of all, I get to play a genius, which is a bit of a stretch,” he said. “And, you know, it’s just, I bought a lot of stuff and I need the money, frankly.”When pressed about his previous hints at retirement, he added: “That might have been hyperbole.”Specifically, Carrey told Access Hollywood in 2022: “Well, I’m retiring.