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Jim Carrey Could Be New Freddy Krueger, Says Director
10/24/2025
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- Chuck Russell, director of A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors, says Jim Carrey could portray Freddy Krueger if the franchise goes a new direction.
- Robert Englund, the original Freddy, says he is too old for the role but would cameo and suggests Kevin Bacon as a successor.
- Russell would return to the franchise with full support, noting Patricia Arquette's willingness to reprise her role.
