Funnyman Jim Carrey is in final talks to play a house husband in the comedy "Me Time," Variety reports.

The film centres on an author who is writing a book about the frontier life of his great-great-grandmother.

When his pregnant wife goes on bed rest, leaving him take to care of the domestic duties, his confidence is shaken after he learns about the harsh realities of his great-great grandmother's life.

Carrey is also producing the film.

In other Carrey news, believe it or not, "Ripley's Believe it or Not" has been resurrected. Director Tim Burton is once again on board, with a new script being written. There is no word on when production will begin.