Jim Carrey’s shift away from Hollywood occurred because he truly did accomplish most of what he set out to achieve as an actor. In 2016, he began pursuing a new career in painting. The actor has always loved to paint and express his feelings on a canvas. His art also allows him to address politics and world events.
In 2018, the actor turned artist put his artwork on display. The exhibit took place during the 2018 mid-term elections and allowed Carrey to raise specific world issues.
Dumber And Dumber To
In 1995 Jim Carrey starred alongside Jeff Daniels in the Farrelly's Brothers classic "Dumb and Dumber." The film was a cult hit and revived slapstick comedy. For years fans had been hankering for a sequel, wondering what the iconic characters Harry and Lloyd had been up to.
Their prayers were answered, and in 2014, when Carrey and Daniels reprised their roles and starred in the hit sequel "Dumber And Dumber To," Sadly, even with all silliness and classic Harry and Lloyd, shenanigans, fans and critics were let down.
Leaving the Business
Carrey started to look for an exit. He told "The Hollywood Reporter," "I just didn't want to be in the business anymore. I didn't like what was happening, the corporations taking over and all that." The response was mixed.
In recent years, fans went a little cold on the actor who commented on some controversial things such as science and politics. The actor began to look in a new direction.
Not Completely Forgotten
While the actor's career took a bump, and Carrey's other pursuits flourished, it wasn't completely "goodbye showbiz." Fans were delighted to learn that their favorite comedian was back in a big way. Carrey would be the voice of the iconic "Sonic the Hedgehog."
In true Carrey fashion, he would also be back in a more dramatic role, this time in a killer new Showtime series. The show "Kidding" features Carrey as a children's performer named Mr. Pickles, who struggles juggling his work and personal tragedies. His performance received rave reviews, and his costars Catherine Keener, Frank Langella, and Judy Gree have been no less impressive.
A Return to DC Comics?
Everyone loved to see their favorite actor reprise their famous roles. This is why a huge sense of excitement swept the world when fans learned that the actor might come back to DC Comics. And while everyone adored the Riddler, there may be another role in store for him.
According to insider Daniel Richtman’s Patreon account, Warner Bros. hopes to bring Carrey back for another DC Comics movie Joker. However, it’s unclear whether the rumored role would be for a sequel to "The Batman" or "Joker."