Jim Carrey landed the leading role in an upcoming movie about the late comedian Andy Kaufman. And like Kaufman, Carrey landed in the hospital after ticking off pro wrestler Jerry Lawler.
Carrey and Lawler were between scenes in "Man on the Moon" on Tuesday when the comedian spit at the wrestler, Carrey manager Eric Gold said. Lawler then allegedly attacked the comedian."Jim was immersed in the role as Andy played it as Andy would have," Gold said. "Mr. Lawler acted unprofessionally and he attacked him. He attacked him and he injured his neck."
Police and paramedics were not called. Carrey was treated at a hospital and released.
Sixteen years ago, Kaufman was hospitalized after Lawler performed a "piledriver" move on him.Kaufman died of lung cancer in 1984 at age 35.