‘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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The director of the original film may also return to work on the continuation of the painting.
Universal Pictures and Imagine Entertainment are advancing in the development of a sequel based on the iconic character created by Dr. Seuss, a project that contemplates the return of several of the figures responsible for the film success premiered in 2000.
Universal announced that he plans a sequel to "How the Grinch Stole Christmas", and Jim Carrey is in negotiations to resume his iconic role
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Jim Carrey is reportedly in talks to return to Whoville as the honorary queer icon, the Grinch. A sequel to the 2000 film How the Grinch Stole Christmas is currently in development by Universal and Imagine Entertainment, with both Jim Carrey and director Ron Howard in talks to return. The original film dominated the box office upon its release, earning over $350 million, so it’s no surprise that a sequel could be on its way. Talks are ongoing, a…
Christmas movie fans have been delighted by the news that Hollywood is developing a sequel to the holiday hit The Grinch. The project, which has not yet been given the green light, could also reunite star Jim Carrey and director Ron Howard. According to media reports, talks are still ongoing and the project has not yet been confirmed.
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