Grinch Sequel in the Works: Jim Carrey Set to Return in Festive Follow-Up
Get ready for a festive sequel as Universal and Imagine Entertainment are working on a follow-up to the 2000 film How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Talks are underway for Jim Carrey to return as the Grinch, with Ron Howard set to direct and produce the movie. The script will be penned by Alec Berg, Jeff Schaffer, and David Mandel, who previously worked on The Cat in the Hat.
The original movie, released in 2000, was a huge success, becoming the top movie of the year domestically and grossing $345 million worldwide. It also won an Oscar for best makeup for the transformation of Carrey into the Grinch, a process that initially took eight hours a day but was later reduced to three hours.
The Grinch's story dates back to 1957 when Dr. Seuss published the tale as a critique of Christmas commercialism. The character has since become a holiday favorite, with the 2000 film consistently ranking among the top-streamed holiday movies. The new sequel is expected to continue the Grinch's mischievous adventures in Whoville.
Susan Brandt from Dr. Seuss Enterprises will oversee the project, while Universal's production development team will manage the film's development. With Howard, Carrey, and the original creative team on board, fans can look forward to another heartwarming and entertaining Grinchmas adventure.
Stay tuned for more updates on the Grinch sequel as the project progresses. Get ready to celebrate the holiday season with the return of the iconic green character and his mischievous antics in a brand new film that is sure to delight audiences of all ages.