Dumb and Dumber director Peter Farrelly has reflected on the iconic Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels-led comedy movie for its 30th anniversary.
Speaking with ComingSoon, Farrelly explained that it was a relief when the movie finally got made after it was shot down by several studios. The filmmaker also stated that if he were to ever make another sequel, it would be a Dumb and Dumber one, as he enjoys spending time with Jeff Daniels and Jim Carrey.
“When that got made, it was more relief. It was a relief because, first of all, we couldn’t get anything made. Secondly, they wouldn’t make that movie for five years. And every studio shot it down,” Farrelly revealed. “And there’s a part of you — a little part — that’s wondering, ‘Am I an idiot? Why do I think this is so funny?’ And they don’t. Then when it gets made, it is successful, and it is funny. It’s the original one – you know, the oldest child. It was a special time.
“And it was those two guys. Jeff, Jim — such great guys. So much fun working with them. On the second one too. If I was ever gonna do another sequel, it’d probably be Dumb and Dumber ’cause I just like hanging with those guys.”
When was Dumb and Dumber first released?
Dumb and Dumber was first released in theaters on December 16, 1994. Farrelly directed the film and wrote it alongside Bobby Farrelly and Bennett Yellin. In addition to Carrey and Daniels, the film starred Lauren Holly, Karen Duffy, Mike Starr, Charles Rocket, and Teri Garr.
