Fan Casting Jim Carrey as Wilbur Turnblad in Hairspray

harrisonlee2 made this fan casting suggestion on March 23, 2020. What do you think? See below to cast your vote, or click here to see all fan casting suggestions for this role.

Jim Carrey

62 years old

James Eugene Carrey (born January 17, 1962) is a Canadian and American actor, comedian, writer, and producer. Known for his energetic slapstick performances, Carrey first gained recognition in 1990...

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Jim Carrey

Wilbur Turnblad

Hairspray

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Hairspray

If it was made today

by John Waters

A musical set in 1960s Baltimore, dance-loving teen Tracy Turnblad auditions for a spot on "The Corny Collins Show" and wins. She becomes an overnight celebrity, a trendsetter in dance, fun and fas...

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Jim Carrey is known for his roles in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, The Truman Show, and Bruce Almighty. He has been suggested by fans for 14,291 roles on myCast, including Hades in Hercules. Similar actors include Josh Gad, Bill Hader, and Willem Dafoe. Jim Carrey was suggested to play Wilbur Turnblad in Hairspray by harrisonlee2. Other actors sugggested to play this role include Steve Buscemi, Dan Aykroyd, and Tom Hiddleston. Hairspray has 13 roles, including Link Larkin, Corny Collins, and Edna Turnblad.