

And for more from Batman Forever, read Heat Vision‘s oral history from 2015, which explains how hesitant Jones was about taking the part. Hear Carrey’s story about Jones at the 1:08:30 mark. “He might have been uncomfortable doing that work, too,” he said. Macdonald said Jones’ ire likely came from Carrey, who had risen quickly to become a huge star, being the center of attention no matter the room he entered. Tommy Lee Jones was far from a stellar Harvey Dent / Two Face - but there were some redeemable aspects to Batman Forever's interpretation of this iconic b. And he said, ‘I cannot sanction your buffoonery.'” I really don’t like you.’ And I said, ‘What’s the problem?’ and pulled up a chair, which probably wasn’t smart. And he went to hug me and he said, ‘I hate you. “And he got up shaking - he must have been in mid kill me fantasy or something like that.

He’s over in the corner having dinner.’ I went over and I said, ‘Hey Tommy, how are you doing?’ and the blood just drained from his face,” Carrey said. “The maitre said, ‘Oh, I hear you’re working with Tommy Lee Jones.

The situation came to a head in the middle of production, before the two had their “biggest scene together” on the Joel Schumacher film, when Carrey randomly popped into the same restaurant that Jones was having dinner, he told Macdonald.
