Who could have played Gerald Robotnik if Jim Carrey didn't want to, and how would that have impacted 'Sonic the Hedgehog 3?'

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.

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

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

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is now in theaters, and the Sonic franchise is off to a great start with the #1 spot in the U.S. box office, earning $62 million for its opening weekend. In the film, the villains get some time to shine when Shadow,

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