The renowned actor, who plays Dr. Eggman, has been positive about Paramount's decision to change the appearance of the hedgehog.
The change of design for Sonic the Hedgehog in Sonic The Film motivated the delay of the production of Paramount Pictures until this month of February; However, this waiting time has allowed the film to have a remarkable reception by the public and has become a real success at the box office. Jim Carrey, an actor who has been responsible for interpreting Dr. Eggman, has changed his mind and believes that the decision has ended up being very positive.
Carrey, initially opposed to Sonic redesign
Because the American actor was opposed to this change: he did not understand the controversy generated and did not see that change was necessary. Now, in a meeting with Fox News, he has rectified his comment and assumes that Jeff Fowler's decision as director in communicating that there was going to be a visual change in the main character has been, in essence, what has made the film be "much better thanks to it".
Jim Carrey as Dr. Eggman in Sonic The Movie
The reaction of the producer "ended up being a cooperative work where everyone turned to creation," says the 58-year-old actor. "I think everyone has ended up feeling good about it because Jeff Fowler didn't put his ego in the process," he continues, making it clear that Fowler had no qualms about assuming a change of mind and reversing his initial idea. "I think it has ended up being a much better movie." "He has ended up being fantastic," in his opinion, although he acknowledges that he was also against the change initially.
All in all, Sonic The Movie is a true international success. In its first weekend, it has become the film based on a more successful video game franchise in its all-time debut; beating even Detective Pikachu. In Spain, meanwhile, it has been the highest grossing of the week, above Parasites, winner of the Oscar for Best Film of 2019.
