Jim Carrey Retiring? Actor Hints Departure From Acting Industry After ‘Sonic 2’
Jim Carrey shared what the future holds for him ahead of the release of his film, "Sonic the Hedgehog 2."
After decades of a fruitful career in Hollywood, Carrey revealed that he is "probably" going to retire since he has already done enough.
In a new interview with Access Hollywood, the 60-year-old said he is being fairly serious when he said he is already retiring. However, he still offered his "if's" that could affect that decision.
"It depends - if the angels bring some sort of script that's written in gold ink, that says to me that it's going to be really important for people to see, I might. I might continue down the road, but I'm taking a break," he said.
The "Fun With Dick and Jane" actor expressed his desire to have a quiet life while putting paint on canvas. He also spoke candidly about his love for his spiritual life.
Interviewer Kit Hoover, still, reminded him that Dolly Parton wants him to become her music partner, Porter Wagoner, in her upcoming biopic. While Carrey feels privileged to be picked personally by The Iron Butterfly, he called Parton someone bigger than anyone could imagine.
Carrey does not have any other projects after "Sonic the Hedgehog 2" except for his scheduled return in the new Netflix special that will honor Bob Saget.
"Bob was just an absollute gem of a human being. He was loving, he was funny, he was sick. His sense of humor was off-the-charts sick," Carrey said.
Jim Carrey Also Weighed In On Chris Rock Slap
His new comment came after he told "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King that he was sickened by the standing ovation Will Smith received after winning the Best Actor at the Oscars 2022.
Since Smith enjoyed the moment after slapping Chris Rock, Carrey called it a selfish moment instead.
He further condemned the "King Richard" actor in an interview with Associated Press, saying that Smith's action confirmed a critical issue.
"I see it as a larger issue, and it's an issue of the boundaries being broken - boundaries and allowances and permissiveness to certain behaviors," he said. "The fact is that license is being given to people to act out violently when they don't like what they hear. And it just shouldn't be."
Smith has since apologized to Rock on Monday. Still, the Academy has since launched a formal review into the assault.
