Jim Carrey is reportedly in discussions to star in a live-action film adaptation of the iconic animated series The Jetsons. The movie is set to be directed by Colin Trevorrow, known for his work on Jurassic World, with Trevorrow and Joe Epstein negotiating to write the screenplay. The Jim Carrey Jetsons movie aims to bring the beloved futuristic family to life on the big screen in a new way.
The Jetsons: From Classic Animation to a New Generation
The original animated series, first released in 1962, offered a vision of the future filled with flying cars, robot maids, and conveyor belt floors, portraying the life of the Jetson family in a bright, high-tech utopia. Created by legendary animators William Hanna and Joseph Barbera, the show ran for just one initial season of 24 episodes, but was later revived in the 1980s, producing a total of 75 episodes.
Actor George O’Hanlon provided the voice for George Jetson across both the original and revived versions of the series, which remains best known for its memorable theme song and optimistic portrayal of technology’s potential to simplify daily life. The original animated feature, Jetsons: The Movie, released in 1990, earned $20 million at theaters but marked the franchise’s only prior big-screen incarnation.
Bridging Past Optimism with Present Realities through Film
The Jetsons represent a time when futurism carried hopeful expectations about technology making life easier and more enjoyable. Today’s perspectives are often more skeptical, which may add layers of satire or humor to the upcoming film. Drawing a parallel to The Brady Bunch Movie, which used the contrast between a wholesome past era and a grittier present to comedic effect, the live-action Jetsons could explore contemporary attitudes toward the utopian future once imagined in the series.
“are in talks to pen the script.” – Joe Epstein, Screenwriter (reported)
