Fans of classic animation have a massive reason to celebrate today. Warner Bros. just confirmed that comedy legend Jim Carrey will star in a brand new live-action adaptation of the beloved cartoon series, The Jetsons. The massive studio dropped this major update during its recent quarterly shareholder letter, officially adding the long-rumored space age family film to its future theatrical release calendar. This project marks the first time in over a decade that the popular actor will lead a non-Sonic movie.
The studio plans to release this space age comedy after 2027
Warner Bros. revealed the news while outlining its upcoming movie slate. It noted that the futuristic story is currently scheduled for a premiere date sometime beyond 2027. The project has been floating around in development for a while, with whispers from late last year suggesting Colin Trevorrow might sit in the director’s chair. However, the studio has not yet confirmed who will ultimately direct the feature.
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Taking on a role in The Jetsons is a big shift for Carrey. For the last ten years, he has mostly focused on his fan-favorite villain role as Dr. Robotnik in the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise. Fans previously thought he was close to retiring from acting altogether. Now, he seems ready to jump back into a massive studio comedy that brings a nostalgic 1960s world into a modern format.
We still do not know which specific character Carrey will play. He could step into the shoes of the stressed out family man George Jetson, or perhaps take on a wilder role in the futuristic universe. Either way, bringing this classic cartoon family back to life gives audiences a fun reason to head out to the theaters.
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