Jim Carrey Retiring From Acting - Blu-ray Forum

kylor · 04-02-2022, 12:29 AM

Jim Carrey says he's retiring from acting after Sonic the Hedgehog 2

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"I have enough. I've done enough. I am enough."

Jim Carrey has revealed that he plans to retire from his decades-long acting career after the release of his latest movie Sonic the Hedgehog 2, which came out in cinemas today (April 1).

While promoting the film's second installment, Carrey was asked to respond to comments made by Dolly Parton in which she said that she'd like the actor to play her former music partner, Porter Wagnor, in a biopic about her life.

The actor and comedian told Access that although Dolly's wishes were a "lovely thing", he's "retiring". After host Kit Hoover asked if this surprise revelation was a joke, he responded, "I'm being fairly serious".

When further pressed on the subject, the Bruce Almighty star explained that it would take some convincing for him to return to our screens.

"It depends if the angels bring some sort of script that's written in gold ink and it says to me that it's gonna be really important for people to see, I might continue down the road. But I'm taking a break."

Carrey went on to discuss his hobbies outside of acting and stressed that he now wants to live a more peaceful life outside of the Hollywood spotlight.

"I really enjoy my quiet life and I love putting paint on a canvas and I really love my spiritual life. I feel like – and this might be something you don't hear another celebrity say as long as time exists – I have enough. I've done enough. I am enough."

Carrey has certainly provided us with a plethora of incredible films over the years, from classic comedies like The Mask, to heartbreaking dramas such as Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.

Hoover told Carrey, "I do love your talent, I do hope you continue to make us laugh and smile."

"I'm going to be in the world no matter what. We have more of an effect on the world than we know," Carrey replied. "We don't have to be multi-hyphenates to affect the world."

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BobSimms · 04-02-2022, 12:34 AM

So he’s taking a break from movies. (Or it really is an April Fools joke.)

He would certainly be great as Porter Wagnor.

BluBonnet · 04-02-2022, 12:37 AM

ThulsaMike88 · 04-02-2022, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by BluBonnet

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Speaking of...weren't the guys that did Sonic 1 and 2 working on Ace Ventura 3 (with Jim Carrey set to star) for Amazon? I wonder if this is just part hyperbole part April Fools on Jim's part lol.

Cremildo · 04-02-2022, 12:49 AM

It won't make much difference to me... The last film of his that I saw was A Series of Unfortunate Events!

Rzzzz · 04-02-2022, 01:02 AM

Great news!

master gandhi · 04-02-2022, 01:16 AM

Sounds to me like he's asking Tarantino to write him a killer part.

NI-Gunner · 04-02-2022, 01:18 AM

He lost his way and went a bit loony for a while, but he was a big, big part of my childhood, and now as an adult, I honestly couldn't respect the guy more! All the best Jim!

J999 · 04-02-2022, 01:19 AM

Guess that means no Sonic 3? At least for him. Don't know how 2 will end up going, but the first one felt like he had his old energy back.

Hoping it's just a break, but good for him if he's happy.

NI-Gunner · 04-02-2022, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Cremildo

It won't make much difference to me... The last film of his that I saw was A Series of Unfortunate Events!

You're REALLY missing out if you haven't seen Yes Man. Great movie with a unique premise and a great message. Though if you're not a Carrey fan then it doesn't matter. Each to their own I guess...

master gandhi · 04-02-2022, 01:21 AM

It's been working out for Gene Hackman. Retiring from acting is not the end, just like he said.

Pondosinatra · 04-02-2022, 02:12 AM

Wait - he was still working?!?!?

Batman1980 · 04-02-2022, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Pondosinatra

Wait - he was still working?!?!?

People actually believe major news that's posted today?

sfmarine · 04-02-2022, 02:21 AM

I highly doubt he’s hanging it up.

HillSprinter · 04-02-2022, 03:24 AM

Is he ‘Kidding’?

Dunemoon · 04-02-2022, 04:46 AM

No more knee slapping comedy?

MOONPHASE · 04-02-2022, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ThulsaMike88

Speaking of...weren't the guys that did Sonic 1 and 2 working on Ace Ventura 3 (with Jim Carrey set to star) for Amazon? I wonder if this is just part hyperbole part April Fools on Jim's part lol.

Well if Ace Ventura 3 is in the works or at least Jim Carrey promised to be in it, he will be in it. Just that anything beyond that may or may not happen.

ben6543 · 04-02-2022, 04:51 AM

Like Someone posted above I thought he was working on Ace Ventura 3 with the Sonic guys.

I am a little skeptical cause it being April Fools day but. Whatever makes him happy.

spider-neil · 04-02-2022, 06:26 AM

The Mask
The Trueman Show

Great performances. Everything else I can take or leave.

thenexus6 · 04-02-2022, 06:50 AM

I know it's April Fools day, but I can see this being real. Maybe appearing every once in a while.

04-02-2022, 01:19 AM	#9
J999 Special Member Member since:Jun 2017 Location:Canada 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:350 DVD collection:400 Digital collection:110 iTunes collection:63	Guess that means no Sonic 3? At least for him. Don't know how 2 will end up going, but the first one felt like he had his old energy back. Hoping it's just a break, but good for him if he's happy. Last edited by J999; 04-02-2022 at 01:24 AM.

04-02-2022, 12:34 AM	#2
BobSimms Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2018	So he’s taking a break from movies. (Or it really is an April Fools joke.) He would certainly be great as Porter Wagnor.

04-02-2022, 12:37 AM	#3
BluBonnet Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Trading Score:1

04-02-2022, 12:49 AM	#5
Cremildo Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Brazil 4K collection:165 Blu-ray collection:1050 Trading Score:51	It won't make much difference to me... The last film of his that I saw was A Series of Unfortunate Events!

04-02-2022, 01:02 AM	#6
Rzzzz Banned Member since:Nov 2016 Location:Behind enemy lines 4K collection:18 Blu-ray collection:1414 DVD collection:535 Blu-ray reviews: 6	Great news!

04-02-2022, 01:16 AM	#7
master gandhi Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2013 Location:United States Trading Score:1	Sounds to me like he's asking Tarantino to write him a killer part.

04-02-2022, 01:18 AM	#8
NI-Gunner Special Member Member since:Sep 2017	He lost his way and went a bit loony for a while, but he was a big, big part of my childhood, and now as an adult, I honestly couldn't respect the guy more! All the best Jim!

04-02-2022, 01:21 AM	#11
master gandhi Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2013 Location:United States Trading Score:1	It's been working out for Gene Hackman. Retiring from acting is not the end, just like he said.

04-02-2022, 02:12 AM	#12
Pondosinatra Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Calgary, Alberta Home Theater Gallery:45 Trading Score:2	Wait - he was still working?!?!?

04-02-2022, 02:21 AM	#14
sfmarine Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Swan Station aDdIcTeD 2 LOST PSN:U5MC51473 Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:930 Blu-ray collection:2311 DVD collection:276 MA collection:461 Digital collection:492 iTunes collection:534 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:43	I highly doubt he’s hanging it up.

04-02-2022, 03:24 AM	#15
HillSprinter Special Member Member since:Apr 2019	Is he ‘Kidding’?

04-02-2022, 04:46 AM	#16
Dunemoon Banned Member since:Jul 2013	No more knee slapping comedy?

04-02-2022, 04:51 AM	#18
ben6543 Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Mar 2017 Location:In The Pages of DC & Marvel Comics 4K collection:22 Blu-ray collection:279 DVD collection:80 Digital collection:2 iTunes collection:25	Like Someone posted above I thought he was working on Ace Ventura 3 with the Sonic guys. I am a little skeptical cause it being April Fools day but. Whatever makes him happy.

04-02-2022, 06:26 AM	#19
spider-neil Blu-ray Knight Member since:Feb 2011	The Mask The Trueman Show Great performances. Everything else I can take or leave.

04-02-2022, 06:50 AM	#20
thenexus6 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2012 Location:UK	I know it's April Fools day, but I can see this being real. Maybe appearing every once in a while.

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