EW has confirmed that Universal has plans to reunite Jim Carrey with the ` ` Yes Man '' character . The 2003 film co - starred Morgan Freeman as God , Jennifer Aniston as Bruce 's wife . EW has confirmed a Variety report that the studio has plans to reunite Jim Carrey with the `` Yes Man '' writers ( Jarrad Paul and Andrew Mogel ) for a new chapter in the life of the newscaster who is handed God 's powers and responsibilities after complaining about the big man 's negligence . ` ` ' Almighty '' attempted to hand the reins over to Steve Carell 's character .
EW has confirmed that Universal has plans to reunite Jim Carrey with the ` ` Yes Man '' character . The 2003 film co - starred Morgan Freeman as God , Jennifer Aniston as Bruce 's wife . ` ` ' Almighty '' attempted to hand the reins over to Steve Carell 's character .