The beloved actor starred alongside Cameron Diaz in the 1994 cult comedy.
Jim Carrey may not be done with the iconic green-faced character just yet.
In a recent conversation with Comicbook.com, Carrey revealed that he’s open to the idea of a sequel to The Mask, his breakout 1994 comedy that cemented his status as a comedic powerhouse.
“Oh man, it would really depend on the concept,” Carrey shared. “If someone came up with the right idea, sure… It’s not about the paycheck. I make jokes about that, but honestly, it’s about the creative spark. You just never know. I’ve talked about stepping back from acting, but it’s more like taking a breather. When a great idea comes along, or you get a chance to collaborate with people you love, it’s hard to say no.”
The Mask tells the story of Stanley Ipkiss (Carrey), a timid bank clerk who discovers a magical mask that transforms him into an outrageous, cartoonish alter ego with superhuman abilities. The movie also featured Cameron Diaz in her breakout role, as well as Peter Riegert.
Carrey’s openness to a sequel isn’t limited to The Mask. The actor recently told Comicbook.com he’d consider returning as the Grinch in a follow-up to How the Grinch Stole Christmas — but with one caveat: solving the challenges of the iconic costume.
“I’d be game for the Grinch again,” Carrey said, “if we could rework the costume. The prosthetics and makeup were a grueling process last time, and, honestly, that was harder than the actual performance.”
In the 2000 holiday classic, Carrey endured hours of preparation to transform into the Grinch, donning a full-body prosthetic suit and elaborate makeup that he once described as “torturous.”
Meanwhile, Carrey recently returned to one of his other iconic roles, reprising Dr. Robotnik in Sonic the Hedgehog 3, slated to hit theaters on Dec. 20. Speaking with the Associated Press about his involvement, he quipped, “I came back because, first off, playing a genius is a bit of a stretch for me. And, let’s be real, I’ve got a lot of bills to pay.”
