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'Grinch' Sequel With Jim Carrey in the Works
Variety • • general
Key Points:
- Universal and Imagine Entertainment are developing a sequel to the 2000 family hit "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," with Jim Carrey expected to reprise his role as the Grinch and Ron Howard likely returning as director.
- The sequel's script is being written by Alec Berg, Jeff Schaffer, and David Mandel, all veterans of "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and previous Dr. Seuss adaptations.
- Jim Carrey has expressed openness to returning as the Grinch, noting that advances in motion capture technology could ease the demanding makeup process from the original film.
- The original "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" was a major box office success, earning over $350 million, and was followed by a 2018 animated adaptation by Universal and Illumination Entertainment.
- The project is being overseen by key executives from Dr. Seuss Enterprises and Universal, with industry representation detailed for the main creative and production personnel.
