Overview
- Multiple outlets reported Thursday that Universal Pictures and Imagine Entertainment are developing a sequel to the 2000 film, with the news based on a Hollywood Reporter story.
- Jim Carrey is described as being in talks to reprise the Grinch, though no deal has been signed and the studio has not issued an official confirmation.
- Ron Howard is expected to return to direct with Brian Grazer producing if negotiations proceed, according to the same reports.
- Writers Alec Berg, Jeff Schaffer and David Mandel are attached to write the screenplay, and at least one report says Dr. Seuss Enterprises will supervise the project.
- The original film earned roughly $260 million in U.S. box office, $345 million worldwide and won the Oscar for Best Makeup, and sources say Carrey's past complaints about long prosthetic sessions are driving interest in motion‑capture or other modern techniques.