Jim Carrey’s popular character ‘The Grinch’ became a huge hit, but what went on behind the making of it is something no one knows.
According to director Ron Howard, Carrey would arrive at the studio at 6:30 in the morning. She then had to spend four hours straight in the make-up chair and, later, put on a 10lb bodysuit.
Eventually, the whole process began to take its toll on the comedian.
Talking to Empire MagazineHoward revealed that, “Some people can wear contacts and some can’t, and can’t go to the gym, but he had to, because he knew it was right for the character.”
The director revealed that he was worried whether Jim would be able to pull off the film. He was almost certain, “Carey wouldn’t make it through the film.”
For this popular character, Mask The actor worked extremely hard to step into the shoes of the green character.
He was sent to train with the Navy Seals. Specialists who teach acute pain management.
After a weekend of learning technique and pain tolerance, Carrey returned to the set a changed man.
To this day, Jim Carrey is widely known for playing the Grinch. It became one of the fan favorite characters. People still hope that he will return to the big screen with a sequel. How the Grinch Stole Christmas