The blockbuster franchise has made a lot of it. Jim Carrey has revealed just what motivated him to reprise his role as the villainous Dr. Robotnik in the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 3 — and it has nothing to with the awesome facial hair.

Jim Carrey said in April 2022 that he was likely retiring from acting after reprising the evil Dr. Robotnik in “Sonic the Hedgehog 2,” which opened in theaters the same month. It was Carrey’s second time playing the video game villain.

The actor voices villain Dr. Robotnik and Gerald Robotnik in the upcoming sequel, zooming into theaters on Dec. 20.