TL;DR
- Jim Carrey may reprise his role as the Grinch.
- A sequel to the 2000 film is in development.
- The original film grossed over $350 million.
- Carrey prefers motion capture for the sequel.
- Writers from Curb Your Enthusiasm are involved.
Hold onto your Santa hats, folks, because Jim Carrey is reportedly in talks to return to Whoville as the honorary queer icon, the Grinch! 🎄💚 Yes, you heard that right! A sequel to the beloved 2000 classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas is currently in the works, and it seems like the powers that be want our favorite green grump back on the big screen.
Universal and Imagine Entertainment are behind this exciting project, and both Carrey and director Ron Howard are in discussions to reprise their roles. With the original film raking in over $350 million at the box office, it’s no wonder they’re thinking sequel! But let’s be real, nothing’s set in stone just yet, so we’ll have to keep our fingers crossed and our ears perked for updates.
Word has it that the script will be penned by the talented trio of Alec Berg, Jeff Schaffer, and David Mandel, who are no strangers to the comedy scene, having worked on Curb Your Enthusiasm. They also dabbled in the world of Dr. Seuss with The Cat in the Hat, which, let’s just say, didn’t quite hit the same high notes as the Grinch. But we’re all about second chances, right?
Now, let’s talk about Jim. The man has taken a step back from the limelight over the past few years, but he’s still been busy playing Dr. Robotnik in the Sonic the Hedgehog films. He’s set to return for the franchise’s fourth installment in 2027. However, he’s expressed interest in donning the Grinch’s iconic green fur again, but here’s the kicker: he wants to do it with motion capture instead of the grueling makeup process he endured for the original film. And honestly, who could blame him?
In an interview with ComicBook.com back in 2024, Carrey shared, “Oh, gosh, you know, if we could figure out the Grinch. The thing about it is, on the day, I do that with a ton of makeup and can hardly breathe. It was an extremely excruciating process. The children were in my mind all the time. ‘It’s for the kids. It’s for the kids. It’s for the kids.’ And now, with motion capture and things like that, I could be free to do other things. Anything is possible in this world.”
So, what do you think? Are you ready for another trip to Whoville with the Grinch? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below, and remember to keep it respectful. After all, we’re all in this festive spirit together! 🎉