He had imagined Truman's world to be a version of Manhattan. Niccol, a New Zealander, was best known for writing and directing the 1997 science fiction hit Gattaca. Paramount and Rudin were excited about Weir's involvement in the film, but also nervous about their investment in what they were calling "the most expensive art film ever made." Therefore, Niccol's script needed some tweaking to bring the projected budget from $80 million to $60 million. When Rudin first suggested Carrey, the comedian's resume gave Weir pause, but when the two creatives met, Weir says, they "hit it off" right from the start.
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Carrey was already one of the biggest movie stars in Hollywood, having made his name in broad comedy hits like Ace Ventura: Pet Detective and Dumb and Dumber, but now he was ready to take on a more serious role. Weir found himself inspired by the unique concept and Niccol's sharp dialogue, but wondered if audiences would be amenable to the "subversive" form and overt metaphors. It's like when kids ask if they're adopted" (Johnston). Niccol had been inspired to write the screenplay after watching an episode of The Twilight Zone called "Special Service." He said, "I think everyone questions the authenticity of their lives at certain points. Rudin thought that Weir would be perfect to direct the film because of his "ability 'to create worlds simultaneously believable and also surreal'" (Weinraub). Then, a special project caught his interest - Andrew Niccol's screenplay for The Truman Show, via producer Scott Rudin (who bought the screenplay on spec for over $1 million).
In 1995, Peter Weir was looking for his next project but found every script that crossed his desk to be "either predictable or derivative" (Weinraub).
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