The project based on the Hanna-Barbera animated series has Colin Trevorrow as director.
Jim Carrey is in talks to star in the live-action film adaptation of The Jetsonsthe project Warner Bros. Pictureswhich has Colin Trevorrow as director. Trevorrow and Joe Espstein They are also in talks to write the script.
The Jetsons, which debuted as an animated comedy series on ABC in 1962, centered on a futuristic family consisting of George Jetson, his wife Jane, their two children, the robot housekeeper Rosie, and the dog Astro. Hanna-Barbera produced the Space Age series, which featured William Hanna and Joseph Barbera as co-creators.
Previous attempts to adapt The Jetsons
A live-action version has been in various stages of development over the decades, in 2003 it was reported that Adam Shankman he was scheduled as director. Filmmakers like Robert Rodriguez and Conrad Vernon They have also been in talks at different stages over the years.
In 2017, ABC commissioned a pilot for a live-action television version from executive producer Robert Zemeckis. The project ultimately did not become a series.
Carrey’s recent film credits have been primarily limited to his portrayal of Dr. Robotnik in the live-action franchise of Sonic the Hedgehogfrom Paramount, and the actor played a double role in last year’s third installment. Carrey’s last film outside of the Sonic saga was the drama Dark Crimeswhich premiered at festivals in 2016.
Trevorrow’s last feature film as a director was Jurassic World Dominion2022. Epstein was showrunner and executive producer of the HBO series The Idol.
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