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The first day in makeup ran eight hours, and Carrey told the team he wouldn’t be able to continue and quit the movie.
A SEAL Team Six trainer was brought to the set to coach Carrey on endurance and prevent him from quitting under the heavy makeup.
Carrey later expressed interest in returning as the Grinch via motion capture instead of traditional makeup.

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Latest: Jim Carrey’s Grinch makeup led to hours-long daily routines and near burnout during filming.
The film faced Writers Guild arbitration over credit after a multi-writer effort.
Jim Carrey’s performance came from intense makeup challenges and personal commitment.
Rick Baker spearheaded the Grinch look, balancing practicality with fantasy design.
Taylor Momsen described how she connected with Cindy Lou Who despite early age on set.
Ron Howard and Brian Grazer discussed how Jack Nicholson was initially considered for the Grinch.
Jim Carrey’s breakthrough performance required extensive looping and physical toll.
Howard and Grazer highlighted the duo’s collaborative, iterative workflow during script development.
The Grinch’s look included a decision to keep green eyes rather than digitizing them.
Josh Ryan Evans played the Young Grinch, with the team reflecting on his legacy after his passing.
The film’s team debated how much to preserve Seuss’s original material versus adding new material.

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