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‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ Sequel in the Works with Jim Carrey, Ron Howard (Exclusive)

Universal Pictures is officially working on a sequel to the 2000 live-action film based on the Dr. Seuss story. Jim Carrey is expected to return as the titular character. Ron Howard is attached to direct the project.

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Recent reports confirm the project is officially in the works.

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  1. Universal Pictures Developing Live-Action Grinch Sequel

    Universal Pictures is officially working on a sequel to the 2000 live-action film based on the Dr. Seuss story. Jim Carrey is expected to return as the titular character. Ron Howard is attached to direct the project.

    What's confirmed:

    • Universal Pictures is developing a sequel to the 2000 live-action How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
    • Jim Carrey is set to reprise his role as the Grinch.
    • Ron Howard will direct the sequel.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Jim Carrey is currently in talks to return to the role of the Grinch.
    confidence 90%

  2. Jim Carrey and Ron Howard Reunite for How the Grinch Stole Christmas Sequel

    Universal Pictures and Imagine Entertainment are developing a live-action sequel to the 2000 film. Jim Carrey is returning to star in the title role. Ron Howard will direct the project.

    What's confirmed:

    • Universal Pictures and Imagine Entertainment are developing a live-action sequel to the 2000 movie.
    • Jim Carrey is returning to star in the sequel.
    • Ron Howard is set to direct the film.
    • The sequel arrives 26 years after the original movie.
    confidence 100%

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

    A sequel to the 2000 film How the Grinch Stole Christmas is in development at Universal. Jim Carrey is expected to return to his title role and Ron Howard is returning to direct. Brian Grazer of Imagine Entertainment is also involved in the project.

    What's confirmed:

    • A sequel to the 2000 film How the Grinch Stole Christmas is in the works.
    • Ron Howard is returning to direct the sequel.
    • Jim Carrey is in talks or expected to reprise his role.
    • Universal and Brian Grazer of Imagine Entertainment are developing the project.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Ron Howard and Brian Grazer have thought about the sequel for a long time.
    confidence 95%