More than 25 years after How the Grinch Stole Christmas became a holiday classic, Universal and Imagine Entertainment are officially developing a sequel to the 2000 film, with three major names expected to return.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Jim Carrey is currently in talks to reprise his role as the Grinch, while Ron Howard is expected to return to direct. Howard will also produce alongside his longtime Imagine Entertainment partner Brian Grazer.
The untitled sequel is currently being written by Alec Berg, Jeff Schaffer, and David Mandel, whose previous credits include Barry, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Silicon Valley, and Veep.
Taylor Momsen (left) and Jim Carrey in How the Grinch Stole Christmas. COURTESY OF EVERETT COLLECTION
Released in November 2000, How the Grinch Stole Christmas was a massive box office success, becoming the highest-grossing domestic film of the year with $260 million in North America and earning $345 million worldwide. The film also won the Academy Award for Best Makeup, with the team famously transforming Carrey into the iconic Dr. Seuss character through an extensive makeup process.
If Carrey’s deal is finalized, fans could soon see the legendary actor return to Whoville for the first time in more than two decades, reuniting with Howard for one of the most anticipated holiday sequels in years.
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