Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond – Featuring a Very Special, Contractually Obligated Mention of Tony Clifton
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Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond – Featuring a Very Special, Contractually Obligated Mention of Tony Clifton

A behind-the-scenes look at how Jim Carrey adopted the persona of idiosyncratic comedian Andy Kaufman on the set of Man on the Moon (1999).
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In Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond - Featuring a Very Special, Contractually Obligated Mention of Tony Clifton (2017), viewers are taken on a captivating behind-the-scenes journey into the mind of iconic actor Jim Carrey. This documentary provides an in-depth exploration of how Carrey completely immersed himself in the role of eccentric comedian Andy Kaufman during the making of Man on the Moon (1999).

Through never-before-seen footage, interviews, and Carrey's personal musings, we gain insight into the extreme lengths and dedication he went to to accurately portray Kaufman. Carrey went so far as to stay in character, even off-camera, for the entirety of the shoot. This commitment resulted in chaos on set, as Carrey's antics as Kaufman and his alter ego, Tony Clifton, constantly pushed boundaries.

Through this film, viewers get a rare glimpse into the psychology behind Carrey's choice to fully embrace Kaufman's persona. His intense transformation not only had a profound impact on the cast and crew, but it also challenged the notions of identity and the blurred lines between performance and reality.

Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond is a fascinating exploration of Carrey's method acting approach, as well as an introspective meditation on the nature of artistic expression. Prepare to be intrigued by the mind-bending journey Carrey takes as he morphs into the enigma that was Andy Kaufman.

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