Jim Carrey Courted For ‘The Jetsons’ Live-Action Movie

Jim Carrey has entered talks to star in an upcoming live-action retro-futuristic Jetsons movie adaptation.

News October 15, 2025 12:39 pmOctober 14, 2026 8:40 pm Caleb Williams
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Today, a report announced that actor Jim Carrey has entered talks to star in an upcoming live-action retro-futuristic Jetsons movie adaptation. The classic Hanna-Barbera cartoon from the 60s is best known alongside titles like Scooby-Doo and The Flintstones.

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Carrey is obviously known for classic ’90s comedies like The Mask, Dumb & Dumber, and Ace Ventura, but recently appeared in the massively successful Sonic franchise as Dr. Robotnik. Carrey is expected to play the role of the family’s father, George Jetson. Colin Trevorrow (Jurassic World) is in talks to helm the project after writing the script alongside screenwriter Joe Epstein.

The Jetsons has no set release date

Key Takeaways
  • Actor Jim Carrey is currently in talks to star as George Jetson in a new live-action movie adaptation.
  • Director Colin Trevorrow is in talks to helm the retro-futuristic project after co-writing the script with Joe Epstein.
  • The upcoming live-action film based on the classic Hanna-Barbera cartoon currently has no set release date.
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Source: The Wrap

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