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Jim Carrey Says He Returned to Acting Because He Needed the Money

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Iconic funny man Jim Carrey puts his paint brushes aside to reprise his role as the villainous Dr. Robotnik, citing a need to refill his coffers.
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  • Carrey, who previously said he was retiring, revealed he came out of retirement for the Sonic franchise because 'I bought a lot of stuff and I need the money, frankly'.
  • The $20 million man behind classics like The Cable Guy and Yes Man traded salary for ownership on past films, but now appears to be back in the blockbuster business for the paycheck.
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Jim Carrey, Paramount, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, The Cable Guy, Yes Man
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