‘The Jetsons’ is on the way: Jim Carrey to star in upcoming live-action film |
‘The Jetsons’ was perhaps one of the most beloved animated TV shows from the 60s and 80s. While reports of a live-action film have been circulating for quite some time, fans have been left wondering who will star in the movie. Jim Carrey, famously known for his work in ‘The Mask,’ ‘Yes Man,’ ‘Liar Liar,’ and many other movies, has already been rumored to star in the film. However, according to the latest reports, it has been confirmed that the veteran icon will appear in the upcoming movie!
Jim Carrey to star in the upcoming ‘The Jetsons’ movie
Jim Carrey is slated to join the upcoming live-action production of ‘The Jetsons.’ According to Variety reports shared recently about the earnings call on Thursday, the actor has been in talks of taking up a role in the film with the production company. A Q2 letter was sent to shareholders on the same day to confirm the news.Rumors of him joining the film had started last year, when the outlet had reported that he was involved in discussions to join the project, along with director Colin Trevorrow and writer Joe Epstein. While an official date has not been set, the makers of the upcoming project are planning for a premiere beyond 2027.
More about ‘The Jetsons’
‘The Jetsons’ was a popular animated series, which first aired from 1962 to 1963. Over the years, until 1987, the show had multiple revivals. It was made in connection with the famous cartoon, ‘The Flintstones,’ and acted as its counterpart. The TV show revolved around The Jetsons, a close-knit family living in the Space Age. Consisting of George, Jane, Judy, and Elroy Jetson, along with their robotic maid Rosie and Great Dane Astro, the show chronicled the family’s everyday lives in the future and how they kept up with everything in the futuristic setting. The last project in the ‘The Jetsons’ franchise was released in 1990, titled ‘Jetsons: The Movie.’ Stars George O’Hanlon and Mel Blanc took the lead in voiceovers for the animated film.
About Jim Carrey’s work
Other than ‘The Jetsons,’ The Hollywood Reporter revealed that Carrey is also rumored to be connected to a sequel for his hit 2000 film, ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas.’ Ron Howard, the director, confirmed the project’s development in a post shared on June 18. He posted a photo of Carrey in his costume as the Grinch and wrote, “He’s a mean one… A sequel to How the Grinch Stole Christmas is in development,” in the caption. According to the outlet, Alec Berg, Jeff Schaffer, and David Mandel are reportedly joining the production to write the script. Recently, Carrey also starred in the live-action ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ films from 2020 to 2024.
