Dumb and Dumber Director Reflects on Iconic Comedy’s 30th Anniversary

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30 years after its release, the director of the iconic comedy 'Dumb and Dumber' reflects on the movie's rocky road to the big screen and why he loves working with stars Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels.

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Director Peter Farrelly reveals it was a 'relief' when 'Dumb and Dumber' finally got made after being rejected by multiple studios for 5 years, as he wondered if he was 'an idiot' for thinking the concept was so funny.
Farrelly says if he were to do another 'Dumb and Dumber' sequel, he'd choose that over anything else because he so enjoys 'hanging with those guys' - Carrey and Daniels.

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Peter Farrelly, Jim Carrey, Jeff Daniels, Lauren Holly, Karen Duffy, Mike Starr, Charles Rocket, Teri Garr, New Line Cinema, Dumb and Dumber

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