'I got to get out of here before I slap someone,' Jim Carrey hints at retirement and pays tribute to late friend Bob Saget!

The rubber-faced genius of comedy, Jim Carrey, might be calling it quits! That's right, the star who has enchanted audiences with his wacky expressions and zany humor is considering retiring from acting. As reported by Entertainment Tonight, the 60-year-old opened up about his future plans while walking the red carpet for "Sonic the Hedgehog 2."

Slapstick to Slap Talk – Jim's Witty Take on RetirementIn a fashion only Jim Carrey can pull off, he quipped about his thoughts on retirement, saying, "I got to get out of here before I slap someone." A sly nod to Will Smith's Oscars controversy, Carrey's comment left the audience chuckling but also pondering his future. Carrey plans to explore hobbies like painting and catching up on 25 years of "Mystery Science Theater." With a twinkle in his eye, he shared, "I do paint. I'm gonna be putting out NFTs. I'll announce that on Twitter soon. And that's kinda fun for me still."

Frighteningly Normal – Carrey's Quest for Un-Exceptionalism "I’ve done enough", Carrey told Access Hollywood, admitting that he's "fairly serious" about retiring. But don't worry, fans, he's not ruling out a golden script that might lure him back. Expressing his desire to be "frighteningly normal," Carrey's musings on retirement reflect a longing for a quieter, more spiritual life.

Carrey's announcement had his "Sonic the Hedgehog 2" producers, Neal Mortiz and Toby Ascher, confirming that they "wouldn’t even try" to replace him as Dr. Robotnik, acknowledging his irreplaceable charm and talent.

Jim Carrey's potential retirement is not the only headline he's been making lately. His comments on the Oscars slap incident led to a viral clip from the 1997 MTV Movie Awards, raising eyebrows and stirring debate online.

From "The Mask" to "The Truman Show," Jim Carrey's cinematic journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. Whether or not "Sonic the Hedgehog 2" is his final on-screen appearance, his legacy will surely continue to inspire laughter and joy for generations to come.

So here's to the man who made us laugh till we cried. Will we see him painting masterpieces or creating digital art with NFTs? Only time will tell. Until then, we can only echo his "Sonic" producers: No one can replace Jim Carrey.

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