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How the Grinch Stole Christmas star Jim Carrey reveals the biggest obstacle he encountered in the film and if he’d return for a sequel.
Article Summary
- Jim Carrey discusses his biggest obstacle filming the Grinch: heavy prosthetics and makeup.
- Carrey is open to a Grinch sequel if motion capture replaces traditional makeup.
- Fans continue to push for a sequel to the beloved 2000 holiday classic.
- Carrey’s interest reignites speculation on a potential new Grinch adventure.
Since it’s possible for just about any successful movie to earn a sequel, reboot, or legacy sequel, it’s not too surprising that fans have consistently pushed for a sequel to the 2000 film How the Grinch Stole Christmas, based on the classic Dr. Seuss story of the same name. Now, in a recent interview with ComicBook.com, star Jim Carrey has revealed that he is still open to reprising his iconic role as the Grinch in a potential sequel. However, Carrey has one condition: the use of motion capture technology instead of the heavy prosthetics and makeup that made the original experience “extremely excruciating.” Here’s what we learned.
Jim Carrey Reveals His Thoughts on a Sequel to How the Grinch Stole Christmas
The actor tells the publication, “If we can figure out [a sequel to How the Grinch Stole Christmas]… The thing about it is that, on the day, I had to do that with a ton of makeup, and I could hardly breathe, and it was an extremely excruciating process. The children were in my mind all the time. ‘It’s for the kids, it’s for the kids, it’s for the kids.’ And now, with motion capture and things like that, I could be free to do some other things.”
Carrey’s openness to a sequel comes at a time when the Grinch character continues to be a beloved figure in popular culture. Based on Dr. Seuss’s classic children’s book, the original film has become a holiday staple for many families. While Dr. Seuss never wrote a sequel to How the Grinch Stole Christmas, the character has appeared in other works by the author. Additionally, the idea of a sequel has been a topic of speculation among fans for years, and Carrey’s comments have reignited interest in the possibility.
Carrey’s recent return to the spotlight with his role in Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has also shown that he is still very much in demand as an actor. So perhaps it’s not impossible for a follow-up story that embraces an original route. Whether or not a sequel actually comes to fruition, Carrey’s legacy as the Grinch remains a cherished part of holiday cinema.
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