Jim Carrey is opening up with unfiltered honesty. The 62-year-old actor recently shared what drove him to return as the nefarious Dr. Robotnik in the forthcoming action-adventure film “Sonic the Hedgehog 3.” “I came back to this universe because, first of all, I get to play a genius, which is a bit of a stretch,” Carrey told the Associated Press at the film’s UK premiere in London on Tuesday. “And, honestly, I bought a lot of stuff, and I need the money.”

“Sonic the Hedgehog” blends live-action with the iconic Sega video game, and the third installment features an ensemble cast including Keanu Reeves, Idris Elba, James Marsden, Ben Schwartz, Tika Sumpter, Natasha Rothwell, Shemar Moore, Adam Pally, and Krysten Ritter. Carrey, known for his roles in “Liar Liar” and “Dumb and Dumber,” has previously hinted at stepping back from acting.

“I’m being fairly serious,” he told Access Hollywood after the release of the second “Sonic” movie in 2022. “If the angels bring a script written in gold ink that feels important, I might continue. But I’m taking a break.” When asked about his retirement comments at the premiere, Carrey chuckled, “That might have been hyperbole.”

In his 2022 interview, Carrey expressed his love for a quiet life and his passion for painting. “I feel like—and this is something you might never hear from another celebrity—I have enough. I’ve done enough. I am enough.” In “Sonic the Hedgehog 3,” Carrey not only reprises his role as Dr. Robotnik but also portrays the villain’s grandfather, Gerald Robotnik. Director Jeff Fowler praised Carrey’s dedication, saying, “For him to create a whole new character was an exciting opportunity, and he went all in.”

Carrey’s latest film, set to release on December 20, follows the recent passing of his older sister, Rita. Her husband, Alex, announced her death on Facebook last month, sharing, “It is with a heavy heart and my deepest sadness that Rita passed away peacefully on November 14, 2024.” Carrey has not yet publicly commented on his sister’s death.

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