First look: Jim Carrey on the set of ‘I Love You Phillip Morris’

These are the first pictures of Jim Carrey in the upcoming comedy I Love You Phillip Morris, where Carrey plays a married father who gets sent to prison and falls in love with a cell mate. His love leads him to make several escape attempts. Leslie Mann and Ewan McGregor co-star.

Last week actors McGregor and Jim Carrey reportedly visited a gay bar together in preparation for their roles.

Leslie Mann to join Jim Carrey ‘I Love You Phillip Morris’

Leslie Mann is joining Jim Carrey and Ewan McGregor in the black comedy “I Love You Phillip Morris.” Glenn Ficarra and John Requa, the scribes behind “Bad Santa,” are directing.

The story follows a married father (Carrey) who is sent to prison and falls in love with a cellmate named Phillip Morris. His love leads him to make several escape attempts.

Mann will play Carrey’s wife.

Mad Chance’s Andrew Lazar is producing with Far Shariat. Luc Besson’s EuropaCorp. is fully financing, and Besson is executive producing. Production begins later this month.