Jim Carreyonce had plans to retire from acting.

However, the actor has one condition before signing onto a potential project.

In an interview withComicBook.com, Carrey stated that if he were to play the iconicDr.

Jim Carrey as the Grinch pouting in a car side mirror dressed as Santa Claus in How the Grinch Stole Christmas

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Seusscharacter once more, it would have to be done through motion capture.

He cited that his Grinch costume contained so much makeup that he could “hardly breathe.”

Oh, gosh, you know, if we could figure out the Grinch.

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It was an extremely excruciating process.

The children were in my mind all the time.

Its for the kids.

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Its for the kids.

Its for the kids.

And now, with motion capture and things like that, I could be free to do other things.

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Anything is possible in this world.

But despite the negative reviews, the movie received numerous nominations, most notably at the Oscars.

Throughout his career, the actor was nominated and won a handful of awards.

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In 2022, it was announced thatCarrey was planning to retire from actingto enjoy a “quiet life.”

But it seems plans have changed as Carrey will star inSonic the Hedgehog 3as Dr. Robotnik and Gerald Robotnik.

How The Grinch Stole Christmasis available to stream on Fubo.

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