Lee Majdoub (LeeMajdoub), star of SonicMovie, opens up about how he found it 'insanely surreal' to be working on a movie about a video game he 'spent hours' playing on his Sega Genesis as a kid
from fans over the appearance of the iconic speedster that the character was completely redesigned, is now facing an imminent release on Feb. 14. And Majdoub is preparing for take off.
Looking at the whole experience, Majdoub says he found it "insanely surreal" to be working on a movie about a video game he "spent hours" playing on his Sega Genesis as a kid . These days, it's not only Carrey's extensive body of comedic work that inspires Majdoub, but the sentiment he represents. [It's] hisabout being positive and the universe providing as long as you're a good person.," says the actor.
Working in an environment where every crew member wanted to "do the absolute best they could to pay an homage to the character," Majdoub explains that the biggest challenge for him was an internal one. "It’s a large movie, a great cast involved, so you put a little bit of pressure on yourself considering the budget of the movie, and it’s a theatrical release, and you’re working alongside Jim. You don’t have the opportunity to mess up.
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