Despite struggles to film Gerald and Ivo’s scenes together, Carrey embraced it as a worthwhile challenge and ended as the best thing of Sonic 3.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 writers Pat Casey and Josh Miller admitted that they made sure Jim Carrey returns for third sequel. The makers desperately wanted the Mask actor only to reprise the role of

Jim Carrey marks his return to the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise with a dual role in the third installment. In an interview, Carrey admitted to initially struggling with the physicality of playing the Robotnik grandfather and grandson. Carrey also teased the dynamic between the Robotnik duo revealing how he approached the two different roles.

Jim Carrey has played Doctor Robotnik in three different films, and there have been several iconic moments for the character in each.

The comedian plays both his longtime villain character Dr. Robotnik and his long-lost grandfather in the video game adaptation’s new installment.