Published 12:49 IST, February 19th 2020

Jim Carrey says he enjoyed playing evil genius Dr. Robotnik in 'Sonic the Hedgehog'

Jim Carrey plays the villain, Dr. Robotnik, in the recent release Sonic the Hedgehog. The actor said that he enjoyed playing the evil genius. Read to know more

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Jim Carrey me an appearance on big screen after around four years with his recently released Sonic Hedgehog. He plays antagonist Dr. Robotonik, a m scientist. Recently, actor opened up about portraying character and said that he enjoyed playing it.

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Jim Carrey on playing Dr Robotonik

In an interview with a daily, Jim Carrey shared his feeling on portraying character. He said that he h so much fun playing  character and during entire film. He got to play with weird and wonderful gizmos in Robotnik's lab and fly around in his ship, on a crane.

Carrey mentioned that he was delighted to take on challenge to play evil genius. He said that wonderful thing about Robotnik is that he is smartest man in room and planet, and a mman with an I.Q. over 300.

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Expanding on his role Jim Carrey ded that Dr. Robotnik represents pure intelligence that’s been messed up by ego and has moved into realm of spiritual stupidity. Robotnik was never loved or nurtured, so he hates world because he feels it h abandoned him. Robotnik wants to be warden of a mechanised prison that controls universe. Carrey stated that it was wonderful to bring out that evil and act as if re is always a spotlight on him.

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Jim Carrey confessed on having a great connection for his on-screen nemesis. He said that Sonic represents power of incence and play. actor said that Sonic is a pure soul who loves his life because re is always fun to be h, which is also Carrey's philosophy in real life. He mentioned that he wakes up every day and do what he is passionate about.

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director of movie, Jeff Fowler praised Jim Carrey for his portrayal of character. He said that reimagining Robotnik was a little tricky because in game he is t most grounded figure. He ded that he h to work with Jim Carrey to find a way to make Robotnik more modern and believable, while still being bigger than life.

Jim really helped shape Robotnik, through his vocalisations and movements. He stated that he is grateful for Jim’s input and creativity. Jim is smart, funny, and completely original and he me character his own.

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Sonic: Hedgehog is a comedy venture film based on video game franchise by Sega. It stars Ben Schwartz as voice of Sonic, along with James Marsden, Tika Sumpter, Natasha Rothwell, am Pally, and Neal McDough. Sonic teams up with local town sheriff Tom Wachowski to find and reclaim his lost rings and escape Dr. Robotnik. Released on February 14, 2020, movie received positive reviews and is performing well at box office.

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12:49 IST, February 19th 2020