Jim Carrey has done a lot of movies in his time, including The Truman Show, Man on the Moon, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, and The Number 23. He’s shown that he’s capable of not only doing humorous movies, but also serious dramas and psychological thrillers. With that in mind, comedies are where he has always excelled. His performance in The Mask has gone down in history and has also generated a cult following from movie fans around the world. Even though a new film has not been confirmed as of yet, there’s some speculation that a new installment could be hitting our screens in the future, with a fan-made poster circulating the internet right now.

The Mask’s enduring legacy has had a big impact on other areas of entertainment. The reason is that it was one of the very first movies to use CGI not just for special effects or explosions, but for cartoon-style humor. Masks have appeared as a common trope in the entertainment sector for some time as well, especially when you look at other movie genres. In horror, for example, 1978’s Halloween featured Michael Myers in an iconic white mask, and Friday the 13th Part III featured Jason Voorhees, when he first dons his famous hockey mask.

Even in music, masks are prominent, with bands like Slipknot, Gaerea, and Kanonenfieber using them as a way to add mystique and allure when on stage. Even in gaming, you’ll find that masks are a big theme. When users log on to an online casino, titles like 'Nine Masks of Fire' and 'King's Mask Eclipse of the Gods' all feature different masks, showing how this trope appears across a range of entertainment. 

The one major thing that The Mask did, however, was take things to the next level by incorporating sinister comedy while pushing the boundaries of anything that had been done in television before. With all of this in mind, it’s clear to see that there’s still a big market for The Mask 3, as our love for masks hasn’t dwindled with time; if anything, it’s bigger than ever.

It seems that the actor isn’t willing to rule out The Mask Three yet. With that said, he does have a very important stipulation. When he was working on another role, he said that he’d be very open to doing The Mask 3, but he would need to make sure that the movie was directed by a talented filmmaker who could really bring the vision to life. He also jokingly said that the money would have to be right, but really, it all comes down to doing the movie justice, especially when you look at the success of the franchise so far. 

He’d want to make sure that the movie isn’t a flop, especially after all of these years. Although Jim Carrey is still actively involved in making movies, he’s also said that he’s scaling back a little so he can focus on his other passions, after previously taking a break from Hollywood.

One of his biggest interests would be art, which he’s been quite involved in as of late. Should a third installment for the movie go into production, it’s also exciting to see who would star in the role. Recent fan posters show that Ryan Reynolds would be a good fit, especially given his comedic edge on screen. With CGI advancing so much over the years, it’s going to be interesting to see if there is a movie announced soon, or if fans are hoping for something that’s simply not going to happen.

With that said, the market is certainly there, and with time, it may be that the right director does come along, and that Jim Carrey reprises his role once more, with a comedic performance that will again go down as one of the best of its kind.