Jim Carrey’s Transformative Approach to Gerald Robotnik in Sonic 3

Although he had previously stated that he would need a “golden script” to return to acting, Jim Carrey is taking on the dual roles of both Doctor Robotnik and his grandfather Gerald Robotnik in the upcoming Sonic 3 – even going so far as to assist in the creation of the elder Robotnik’s prosthetics.

“I mean, not only did he come back, he returned and did twice as much work,” director Jeff Fowler shares with SFX magazine in the latest edition, which features Doctor Who’s Christmas special ‘Joy to the World’ on the cover and hits newsstands on December 3. The director even humorously suggested that he did lure Carrey back with his unique proposition: “We printed it out with 24-carat ink and delivered it to his doorstep.”

Fowler elaborates, “For him to create an entirely new character in the world was definitely an exciting opportunity, and he just fully committed. No detail was too small. He assisted in crafting the prosthetics and everything involved. Reflecting on things to grasp, having collaborated on three films with Jim Carrey, that’s quite a mind-boggling experience.”

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“It depends, if the angels send some kind of script that’s written in gold ink that tells me it’s significant for people to watch, I might continue in that direction, but I’m presently taking a break,” Carrey noted previously regarding his future career aspirations in a 2022 Access Hollywood interview.

Now, Carrey is back alongside the Blue Blur once more as not just one, but two Robotniks. Let the fun begin.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 premieres on December 21. Read more in the latest edition of SFX magazine, featuring Doctor Who’s Christmas special ‘Joy to the World’ on the cover and becoming available on Tuesday, December 3. Check out the fittingly festive cover below…

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