Jim Carrey in Talks to Lead Live-Action ‘The Jetsons’ with Colin Trevorrow Directing (Yes, Really)

Blast off to 2061, folks, Hollywood might be gearing up to send Jim Carrey into orbit as George Jetson in a live-action Jetsons movie. That’s right: after decades of animated dreams about flying cars and robot maids, The Jetsons may finally get its real-world upgrade. Warner Bros. is said to be developing the project, and Colin Trevorrow is circling as director and co-writer alongside Joe Epstein.

Now, let’s pause for a moment. Jim Carrey as George Jetson? That is a wildly fun idea. Carrey’s elastic face, physical comedy instincts, and flair for throwing his voice into the stratosphere make him a strong candidate to embody a futuristic family man who spends half his life yelling “Jane! Stop this crazy thing!” If he takes it, he could help anchor a version of The Jetsons that feels grounded in pathos, even while rockets zoom past your window.

But, oh, Colin Trevorrow as director? That’s where eyebrow-raising really kicks in. Trevorrow has had a mixed track record at best. His Jurassic World entries delivered box office returns, sure, but critics often panned them for trying to recapture the magic of Jurassic Park without the spine. If you need a reminder, some say Trevorrow can’t seem to salvage a movie he’s got his hands on, even if the premise is an easy crowd-pleaser. Will his involvement here be the nail in the flying car or the warp drive to a goofy, overstuffed mess? Only time will tell.

That said, The Jetsons is fertile ground. The original cartoon (first aired in 1962) featured George, Jane, Judy, Elroy, Astro, and Rosie living in Orbit City, with everything from moving sidewalks to robot housekeepers. It was a show built on imagining tomorrow. Now Hollywood wants to take that vision and plant it in reality with human actors, physical sets, CGI skyways, and real flying car effects. The expectations will be high, especially if the film leans into spectacle.

Carrey’s participation alone gives this idea weight. He has long been a box office draw and a comedic talent capable of anchoring a large scale film. If he signs, he may attract top-tier supporting cast and convincing technological artistry. The challenge will be balancing the retro charm of the cartoon with modern audience demands; nostalgia, yes, but also emotional stakes, character arcs, and maybe a bit of social commentary (even in a cartoonish way).

Will the Jetson family face corporate tech conspiracies? Rogue AI? Intergalactic commuting collapse? The possibilities are tantalizing and treacherous. If Trevorrow fumbles the tone or leans too heavy on spectacle, the film could slump under its own ambition.

Still, just picturing Carrey in futuristic threads, pointing at holograms, muttering “Astro, no” while robots buzz around, is enough to get fans of classic cartoons and sci-fi curious. If the stars align (pun intended), The Jetsons could finally lift off. If not, well, we might be stuck watching animated reruns wondering what might have been.