‘The Grinch’ Sequel in the Works with Jim Carrey Returning: Reports
Jim Carrey is in talks to return as the Grinch, while Ron Howard is set to direct and produce the sequel.
- Universal and Imagine Entertainment are developing a sequel to the 2000 live-action hit How The Grinch Stole Christmas, with director Ron Howard and star Jim Carrey in talks to return.
- Grossing $345 million worldwide, the 2000 film has become a durable holiday streaming staple, peaking at 962 million minutes viewed during last year's holiday season.
- Writers Alec Berg, Jeff Schaffer, and David Mandel are penning the script, bringing experience from Curb Your Enthusiasm and the 2003 adaptation of The Cat in the Hat.
- Carrey has expressed interest in reprising the role, suggesting motion-capture technology to avoid the grueling makeup process that once prompted him to consider quitting production.
- The project is overseen by CEO Susan Brandt for Seuss Enterprises, alongside Senior Vice President Britt Hennemuth and Creative Executive Christina Hoffrogge for Universal, with producer Brian Grazer joining Howard.
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