We’ve confirmed that Jim Carrey is in talks to star in Warner Bros .’ live-action feature take of The Jetsons with Colin Trevorrow also eyeing to direct.

Trevorrow and Joe Epstein are in talks to write.

The original animated series was produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions and aired on ABC from Sept. 23, 1962-March 17, 1963. There was an animated series reboot that ran from 1985-1987.

The show followed George Jetson, corporate suit dad, in future world of flying cars, high-rises and moving sidewalk escalators. He works for a cantankerous boss, Mr. Spacely. George’s wife is Jane, posh teenage daughter is Judy, and little son Elroy. Rosie the robot is confined to chores.

There was a 1990 big screen animated take of the show which grossed just over $20 million stateside.

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