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‘Grinch’ Sequel in the Works With Jim Carrey and Ron Howard Returning

Universal Studios is working on a sequel to the 2000 film How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Ron Howard is returning to direct and Brian Grazer will produce. The project is being written by Alec Berg, Jeff Schaffer, and David Mandel.

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  1. Universal Developing Live-Action Grinch Sequel With Original Team

    Universal Studios is working on a sequel to the 2000 film How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Ron Howard is returning to direct and Brian Grazer will produce. The project is being written by Alec Berg, Jeff Schaffer, and David Mandel.

    What's confirmed:

    • Universal Studios is developing a sequel to How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
    • Ron Howard will direct the new movie.
    • Jim Carrey is in talks to return as the lead actor.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Brian Grazer will serve as producer.
    • Alec Berg, Jeff Schaffer, and David Mandel are writing the script.
    • The project involves writers from Barry, Veep, and Curb Your Enthusiasm.
    confidence 80%

  2. Jim Carrey and Ron Howard in Talks for Grinch Sequel

    Universal is developing a follow-up to the 2000 film How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Jim Carrey and Ron Howard are reportedly in talks to return as the lead actor and director. This project would follow the original live-action version rather than an animated format.

    What's confirmed:

    • A sequel to How the Grinch Stole Christmas is in development.
    • Jim Carrey and Ron Howard are in talks to return to the project.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Brian Grazer will return to produce the project.
    confidence 90%

  3. Jim Carrey and Ron Howard Eyeing Sequel to How the Grinch Stole Christmas

    Universal is developing a sequel to the 2000 film How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Ron Howard is set to direct, and Jim Carrey is in talks to return as the lead. Brian Grazer will also return to produce the project.

    What's confirmed:

    • A sequel to the 2000 film How the Grinch Stole Christmas is in development.
    • Ron Howard is set to direct the sequel.
    • Brian Grazer is returning to produce the film.
    • Universal Pictures is the studio behind the sequel.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Jim Carrey is expected to reprise his role for the sequel.
    • Jim Carrey previously described the first movie as torture.
    • Ron Howard and Brian Grazer have thought about a sequel for a long time.
    confidence 90%