Jim Carrey Will Star in a Live-Action The Jetsons Movie, Warner Bros. Says
IGN
β’Thu, 6 Aug 2026 16:57:38 +0000
π° What Happened
Warner Bros. announced that Jim Carrey will star in a live-action adaptation of The Jetsons, the classic Hanna-Barbera animated series. The story, reported by IGN, confirms Carrey's involvement in the long-in-development project.
π The Backstory
The Jetsons, which premiered in 1962, is one of the most recognisable animated sitcoms ever, depicting a futuristic space-age family. A live-action adaptation has been in development at Warner Bros. for years with various filmmakers attached; Carrey's casting and a potential role unconfirmed in detail give the project new momentum.
π― Why It Matters
Casting a major star like Jim Carrey signals real progress on a long-gestating adaptation of a beloved IP, and it taps nostalgia-driven Hollywood's appetite for reviving classic franchises. The project's success will hinge on translating a cartoon's slapstick futurism into a live-action feature.
Warner Bros. announced that Jim Carrey will star in a live-action adaptation of The Jetsons, the classic Hanna-Barbera animated series. The story, reported by IGN, confirms Carrey's involvement in the long-in-development project.
The Jetsons, which premiered in 1962, is one of the most recognisable animated sitcoms ever, depicting a futuristic space-age family. A live-action adaptation has been in development at Warner Bros. for years with various filmmakers attached; Carrey's casting and a potential role unconfirmed in detail give the project new momentum.
Casting a major star like Jim Carrey signals real progress on a long-gestating adaptation of a beloved IP, and it taps nostalgia-driven Hollywood's appetite for reviving classic franchises. The project's success will hinge on translating a cartoon's slapstick futurism into a live-action feature.