Benedict Cumberbatch Is ‘The Grinch’ In First Trailer

Considering how memorable Jim Carrey’s interpretation of the grouchy green character was in 2000’s live-action version directed by Ron Howard. It’s perhaps understandable, that the world is hardly crying out for another version of ‘The Grinch’.

Nonetheless. Today Illumination and Universal Pictures have unveiled the debut trailer for the animated feature, which sees Doctor Strange star Benedict Cumberbatch lend his vocal chords to the much-loved Christmas-hating Dr Seuss creation.

At least many of us can relate to his disgruntled reaction when Pharrell Williams’ ‘Happy’ plays on his alarm clock…

The film is out in the UK on 9th November 2018.