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With a lot of buzz around the coming reunion of Jim Carrey and Cameron Diaz in the forthcoming comedy-drama "A Little Game Without Consequence, it is somewhat a surprise to hear that they have dropped out of the project reportedly because of "substantive creative differences.," according to Reuters, citing Hollywood Reporter.

The movies director Gabriele Muccino, has also left the production for the same reasons.

Evidently, the major problem was concerning changes in the script that took the film in another direction than the actors were originally told.

Focus Features said:

"Due to amicable but substantive creative differences, Focus Features and producers Alain Chabat and Stephanie Danan are no longer making 'A Little Game' with Gabriele Muccino. We are actively seeking a suitable replacement and plan to move forward with the project when that happens."

Sources said that the three wanted to keep the films original dark tone, while Focus wanted to make a movie that would appeal to a wider audience.

Carrey has been having troubles all year as this is the third straight project that has hit a snag for him. While all the projects have had problems allegedly because of costs or script disagreements; the overall reasons are probably costs. Script disagreements ususally relate to the bottom line, even when the term "creative differences" is used.

The pressure has been heating up in Hollywood by investors to start seeing their investments make money. The days of pouring money down a creative hole is over for those that think that investments are their personal play money to burn through. Welcome to the new Hollywood.