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Jim Carrey has been making headlines this week with some unexpected casting speculation that has horror fans buzzing. Chuck Russell, who directed Carrey in The Mask back in 1994, revealed on the Development Hell podcast that he believes the comedy legend could reinvent Freddy Krueger if A Nightmare on Elm Street returns to theaters. Russell, who also helmed A Nightmare on Elm Street 3 Dream Warriors, told the podcast that Carrey could do almost anything if he put his heart into it, but only if the franchise took a bold creative leap similar to Wes Craven's meta New Nightmare approach.
The timing of this suggestion is particularly interesting given that Robert Englund, the original Freddy, recently told Bloody Disgusting that there's no Freddy left in him physically, though he'd be open to voicing an animated version. New Line Cinema President Richard Brener confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter that the studio hopes to make another Nightmare film, though rights issues remain complicated since they reverted to Wes Craven's estate in 2019.
Meanwhile, rumors are swirling about Carrey potentially appearing in a live action Jetsons movie, though nothing has been officially confirmed. Fans are already speculating whether he'd play George Jetson or perhaps a quirky villain in the retro futuristic world.
The 63 year old actor, who has largely stepped away from Hollywood over the past decade, continues to live quietly in Maui after selling his longtime Brentwood estate. He told Access Hollywood previously that he really loves his quiet life and putting paint on canvas, stating he has enough, done enough, and is enough. However, he hasn't completely abandoned film. He's confirmed to reprise his role as Doctor Robotnik in Sonic the Hedgehog 4, scheduled for 2027.
For now, Carrey remains focused on his art and spiritual life in Hawaii, making selective appearances and projects on his own terms rather than chasing box office success.
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