Jim Carrey has said in the past he was probably done with the “Sonic the Hedgehog” franchise, but now says he has a good reason for changing his mind.

When the AP asked Carrey on Tuesday if the angels’ gold-inked script was in fact, “Sonic the Hedgehog 3,” Carrey chuckled, and said, “That might have been hyperbole.” As

Jim Carrey hilariously explains his return to Sonic 3 as Dr. Robotnik, citing the joy of genius villainy and a need for cash as key motivators.