Jim Carrey in Talks to Star in 'The Jetsons' Live-Action Movie
According to Variety, Jim Carrey is in talks to star in a live-action movie adaptation of the classic animated series "The Jetsons" at Warner Bros. Pictures. Colin Trevorrow, known for directing "Jurassic World: Dominion," is reportedly attached to direct the film, with Joe Epstein and Trevorrow himself in talks to write the screenplay.
Trevorrow's involvement in the project was confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter, which also noted that the movie would be a live-action take on the beloved animated series. The original "The Jetsons" series debuted as an animated comedy series on ABC in 1962, created by Hanna-Barbera and centered around the futuristic family of George Jetson, his wife Jane, their two children, robot housekeeper Rosie, and dog Astro.
No information is available yet on the storyline or plot details for the live-action movie. However, Variety reported that no information was immediately available on the story line. The last Jetsons feature film was released in 1990, a direct-to-video animated film titled "Jetsons: The Movie."
Warner Bros. Pictures has been developing several live-action adaptations of classic cartoons and animated series, including "Space Jam 2" starring LeBron James and "The Flintstones." The studio's decision to adapt "The Jetsons" into a live-action movie suggests a continued interest in bringing beloved cartoon characters to the big screen.
Colin Trevorrow expressed his enthusiasm for the project, stating that he is "excited about the possibility of working on this film" but declined further comment. Jim Carrey's representatives also confirmed his involvement in the talks but did not provide any additional information.
The live-action adaptation of "The Jetsons" is still in its early stages, with no release date announced yet. However, if successful, it could join a growing list of live-action remakes and reboots that have found success at the box office.
In related news, Warner Bros. Pictures has been actively developing several other live-action adaptations of classic cartoons and animated series, including "Space Jam 2" starring LeBron James and "The Flintstones." The studio's decision to adapt "The Jetsons" into a live-action movie suggests a continued interest in bringing beloved cartoon characters to the big screen.
As for Jim Carrey's involvement in the project, his representatives confirmed that he is in talks to star in the film but did not provide any additional information. When reached for comment, Colin Trevorrow expressed his enthusiasm for the project, stating that he is "excited about the possibility of working on this film" but declined further comment.
The live-action adaptation of "The Jetsons" is still in its early stages, with no release date announced yet. However, if successful, it could join a growing list of live-action remakes and reboots that have found success at the box office.
This story was compiled from reports by Variety and The Hollywood Reporter.
