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Carrey Gambles on Gay Jailbird Role

Ventures outside comedy, like I Love You Phillip Morris , haven't been big at box office

By Harry Kimball,  Newser Staff

Posted Jan 21, 2009 11:35 AM CST

(Newser) – Jim Carrey is getting rave reviews for his new film, I Love You Phillip Morris, but the story of a cop-turned-con man who repeatedly breaks out of jail to be with his former cellmate is a gamble for the actor, Reuters reports. “I don’t think it’s a gay movie,” said Carrey. “It really is about the lengths we go to for acceptance and love.”

Carrey—whose non-comedic roles have often flopped at the box office—admitted the con-man role was a challenge. “If I were to be really honest, there’s a homophobic voice that rises up inside me,” he said. “Will I like kissing Ewan [McGregor]?” The reviews are overwhelmingly positive, but the film might struggle to find an audience given its “sexual bluntness,” as one noted.

Carrey and McGregor at Sundance.
Carrey and McGregor at Sundance.   (AP Photo)
Carrey and McGregor speak at a press conference for the film I Love You Phillip Morris during the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.
Carrey and McGregor speak at a press conference for the film "I Love You Phillip Morris" during the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.   (AP Photo)
Ewan McGregor and Jim Carrey star in I Love You Philip Morris.
Ewan McGregor and Jim Carrey star in "I Love You Philip Morris."   (AP Photo)
Jim Carrey and Jenny McCarthy arrive at the premiere of Yes Man.
Jim Carrey and Jenny McCarthy arrive at the premiere of "Yes Man."   (AP Photo)
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Michael_CT
Jan 22, 2009 1:48 AM CST
it would be more successful if they had good looking men playing the roles. lets face it, we live in a beauty centered society. George Clooney and Christian Bale perhaps? no one wants to see Jom Carrey making out with Ewan McGregor.
Guest
Jan 21, 2009 8:37 PM CST
I would pay to see George Clooney and Christian Bale making out...and I am a woman.lol

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