Hollywood legend Jim Carrey is in talks to lead a live-action adaptation of The Jetsons, with Jurassic World filmmaker Colin Trevorrow also in negotiations to direct the project for Warner Bros. Pictures, according to TheWrap. While it’s still early in development and no deals have been finalized, the project marks the latest attempt to bring Hanna-Barbera’s futuristic family to life on the big screen.
Trevorrow is also expected to co-write the script alongside Joe Epstein, signaling that the film could blend the director’s blockbuster sensibilities with the comedic energy that defined the original series. Known for his work on Jurassic World and The Book of Henry, Trevorrow has experience balancing large-scale spectacle with character-driven storytelling, something that could serve The Jetsons well as it transitions from animated sitcom to live-action feature.
Jim Carrey Could Bring George Jetson To Life
Meanwhile, Jim Carrey feels like a fitting choice for George Jetson. Over the years, the beloved actor has proven his ability to mix slapstick comedy with heartfelt emotion in films like The Truman Show, Liar Liar, and Bruce Almighty.
First debuting in 1962, The Jetsons remains one of Hanna-Barbera’s most iconic series. The show followed George and Jane Jetson, their teenage daughter Judy, young son Elroy, their robotic maid Rosie, and loyal dog Astro as they navigated everyday life in a space-age world of flying cars, conveyor-belt sidewalks, and talking appliances. A revival aired in 1985, cementing the show’s lasting appeal as a lighthearted, futuristic counterpart to The Flintstones.
A live-action Jetsons movie has been in various stages of development for decades, but with Carrey and Trevorrow now circling the project, it may finally be ready for takeoff. Stay tuned for more updates.
