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Jim Carrey is once again grabbing headlines as multiple major outlets, including Variety and The Hollywood Reporter, have reported in the past few days that he is in advanced talks to star as George Jetson in Warner Bros Pictures’ upcoming live-action adaptation of The Jetsons. If negotiations close, Carrey, now 63, would lead a big-screen reboot of the iconic 1960s cartoon under the direction of Jurassic World filmmaker Colin Trevorrow, with Trevorrow and Joe Epstein negotiating to write the script. Reaction in the entertainment press and among fans has been overwhelmingly positive, with industry newsletter The Industry describing this as Carrey’s fifth go at reinventing a cartoon or comic character for modern audiences, following signature turns in The Mask, The Grinch, Batman Forever, and most recently as Dr Robotnik in the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise. Beyond The Trailer’s YouTube coverage on October 15 speculated the movie could be a box office juggernaut, crediting Carrey’s enduring appeal and his high-energy comedic style as a likely draw for audiences of all ages.

This development is particularly significant given Carrey’s on-again, off-again statements about possible retirement from acting. He told Access Hollywood in 2022 that he was “fairly serious” about stepping back unless a truly special project came along, but last year told Comicbook.com that he prefers to consider it more “power-resting”—never saying never, but waiting for the right part. With The Jetsons, many see Carrey’s continued presence in major studio franchises as cementing his lasting commercial power as a leading man and a performer capable of reimagining beloved legacy properties. According to AOL and Consequence, the Jetsons project is being prioritized by Warner Bros., eager to build out family-friendly IPs, and Carrey’s potential involvement is being treated as a major get internally.

Elsewhere, just this month, Jim Carrey Online fansite noted that Carrey will soon receive an Honorary César Award, France’s equivalent of the Oscar, recognizing his impact on international cinema—a milestone that underlines his multi-decade influence. On the personal front, in August, Carrey attended comedian Jeff Ross’s one-man Broadway show and recently finalized the sale of his longtime Brentwood home, an end to an era marked by some outlets as a symbolic shift for the actor.

While there is plenty of social media excitement, the public appearances and major headlines of the past week are overwhelmingly dominated by the Jetsons news and Carrey’s selective approach to post-Sonic projects. No other significant news stories or confirmed business activities involving Carrey have emerged in these few days. The consensus is that, should the Jetsons deal close, it could mark the next big act in an already storied career. Speculation exists around possible casting and release dates, but no other unconfirmed rumors are standing out at the moment.

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