Jim Carrey Aiming to Play Dr. Robotnik in 'Sonic the Hedgehog'

It appears that Jim Carrey is eyeing the role of villain Dr. Robotnik, also known as Dr. Eggman, in Paramount's live-action Sonic the Hedgehog film. Deadline reports that the actor is currently in final talks with the studio to play the nemesis of the titular character, played by James Marsden. If the deal goes through, Carrey would be returning to his comedic roots, taking on the role as a mad scientist seeking world domination. Greenlit back in 2016, the popular Sega video game was confirmed t...