A sequel to How the Grinch Stole Christmas is currently in development, with the possibility of Jim Carrey returning to the lead role and Ron Howard returning as director, according to reports from within the film industry.
According to Entertainment Weekly, the project is being discussed by Universal Pictures and Imagine Entertainment, with Ron Howard and Brian Grazer attached as producers. The screenplay is reportedly being written by Alec Berg, Jeff Schaffer, and David Mandel, a trio known for comedy projects such as Cat in the Hat and Curb Your Enthusiasm.
The original film, released in 2000 and based on the book by Dr. Seuss, was a major box office success and won the Academy Award for Best Makeup and Hairstyling. It cemented the live-action version of the Grinch as one of the most memorable interpretations of the character, largely due to Carrey’s performance beneath extensive prosthetic makeup.
According to the reports, Jim Carrey is in the early stages of negotiations to reprise the role, something he had previously approached cautiously because of the physical strain involved in the original transformation. However, advances in visual effects technology and potential hybrid solutions combining makeup and CGI could make his return to the character easier.
“I was having a lot of trouble with the Grinch suit, so they brought in a guy who actually teaches people how to deal with torture, and he gave me some tips. You just forget the pain. Sitting in that suit wasn’t much fun, but performing in it was amazing,” Carrey previously told Entertainment Weekly.
For now, the project has not been officially confirmed as a finalized production, but its development suggests that Hollywood is once again exploring the world of Whoville nearly 25 years after the release of the original film.
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