‘Sonic 3’ star Majdoub says Jim Carrey helped turn his bit part into a breakout role

By Alex Nino Gheciu, The Canadian Press on December 20, 2024.

Lee Majdoub and Jim Carrey in a scene from "Sonic the Hedgehog 3," which hits theatres Friday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-2024 Par. Pics & SEGA *MANDATORY CREDIT *

Lee Majdoub says he was only meant to have a bit part in the first “Sonic the Hedgehog” movie until his onscreen chemistry with Jim Carrey made him a key part of the film franchise.

The Lebanese-Canadian actor says he and Carrey “hit it off” so well that the “Dumb and Dumber” star asked to be paired in more scenes with him.

Majdoub resumes his role as Agent Stone, the grovelling assistant to Carrey’s diabolical Dr. Robotnik, in “Sonic the Hedgehog 3.”

This time, Sonic and his furry friends attempt to stop Shadow the Hedgehog, a former military experiment on the loose, voiced by Keanu Reeves.

Ben Schwartz returns to voice the lightning-fast blue hedgehog Sonic, based on Sega’s flagship video-game character.

The film, a mix of live action and animation, opens Friday.

Majdoub says Carrey was his childhood hero, and acting alongside him feels like a dream come true. Now, the actor says he hopes to inspire Middle Eastern and North African kids by appearing in a mainstream film.

Also returning are James Marsden as Sonic’s adoptive dad Tom Wachowski and Idris Elba as the voice of his friend Knuckles.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 20, 2024.