After more than 25 years, it looks like Ace Ventura is set to make a comeback on the big screen. It has been revealed by Morgan Creek, one of the studios behind the original Jim Carrey comedy hits, that Ace Ventura 3 is in active development for Amazon . Additionally, the writers behind Sonic the Hedgehog are involved. The big question is whether or not Carrey will reprise his role.
Details are currently scarce, but the project was revealed in a recent interview with a representative from Morgan Creek. The interview discussed the history of the studio, the vast library, and the future. The company sees a request to revive many of its properties, including The Exorcist , which had previously been revealed as a new film is on its way. But the news of Ace Ventura 3 slipped too. Here’s what the studio had to say about it.
“We are very excited about the developments in our franchise with Exorcist and the Ace Ventura franchise… During COVID, audiences have been in love and delighted to have beloved characters brought back with new stories. Ace Ventura will see a new light on Amazon as a great movie / theater with the writers of Sonic the Hedgehog. ”
It is important to note that they have not specified whether Jim Carrey will return. Putting that aside for a while, it makes a lot of sense. For one, Sonic the Hedgehog , which was written by Pat Casey and Josh Miller, starred Carrey as Dr. Robotnik. It also turned out to be a huge success, with the sequel being filmed. This builds the bridge explaining how Case and Miller got to Carrey. From a business standpoint, reboots and nostalgia-focused movies and TV shows continue to be all the rage. Especially since streaming services seek to gain an advantage over the competition. Although Morgan Creek has hinted that Ace Ventura 3 will have a theatrical release.
Released in 1994, Ace Ventura: Pet Detective is one of the films that helped turn Jim Carrey into a comedy superstar. The film, which sees Carrey playing an animal sleuth trying to solve a case involving the missing Miami Dolphins mascot, was a huge success. On a budget of just $ 12 million, it grossed $ 107 million worldwide. A sequel, Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls, was released the following year. It was an even bigger hit, with $ 212 million, almost double the take of the original.
An animated series also aired for three seasons. A third film with Jim Carrey never arrived. Instead, in 2009 a direct sequel / spin-off to the video titled Ace Ventura Jr .: Pet Detective was released. It didn’t have much of an impact. Since then, the franchise has been dormant. In the years that followed, Carrey starred in a number of blockbuster films, both dramatic and comedic, such as Almighty Bruce , Batman Forever, and The Truman Show , among many others. We will be sure to keep you updated as more details on the project become available. This news comes to us via Park Circus.
