‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ Sequel in the Works

(Left) Jim Carrey as the Grinch in ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas.’ Photo: Universal Pictures.

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Universal is developing a ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ sequel.
Jim Carrey is in talks to return as the title character.
Ron Howard is aboard to direct.

Infamous for its stories of Jim Carrey ready to quit the film on day one given how much he hated the make-up, Dr. Seuss adaptation ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ nevertheless became a big hit (see below), and even won an Oscar for that controversial costume.

Now, via The Hollywood Reporter, word arrives that Carrey, along with original director Ron Howard and producer Brian Grazer are all in talks to return for a sequel.

Untitled How the Grinch Stole Christmas Sequel

Alec Berg (‘Barry’), Jeff Schaffer (‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’) and David Mandel (‘Veep’) are aboard to write the script. They have Seuss form, having worked on 2003’s live-action ‘The Cat in the Hat,’ which starred Mike Myers.

What’s the story of ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’?

(L to R) Taylor Momsen as Cindy Lou who and Jim Carrey as the Grinch in ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas.’ Photo: Universal Pictures.

The original film saw Carrey playing the green meanie who schemes to steal Christmas from the joyful residents of Whoville.

Released just ahead of Thanksgiving in 2000, the live-action ‘Grinch’ was the top movie of the year domestically with $260 million and went on to earn a total of $345 million worldwide.

Plot details for the potential sequel are being kept in a giant red sack for now, but could it go one of the traditional sequel routes and have the Grinch teaming up with the Whos to solve a bigger problem? ‘How the Grinch Saved Easter’ perhaps? Universal, call us!