The sequel to Dumb and Dumber could be filmed next year, according to Jim Carrey, Digital Spy said.

The Farrelly brothers' long-awaited follow-up to their 1994 comedy hit signed screenwriters Sean Anders and John Morris last year.

"We're talking about it," Carrey told Access Hollywood. "Jeff [Daniels] and I are really excited about it and hopefully next year we'll be able to do that."

Carrey reportedly dropped out of the sequel last summer, but Daniels confirmed two months later that the film would go ahead with both he and his co-star attached.

Carrey and co-director Peter Farrelly have both expressed interest in casting Emma Stone in Dumb and Dumber To.

Bobby Farrelly revealed to Digital Spy last year that the sequel will be set 20 years after the first film, and will feature either Lloyd or Harry's offspring.