John Stamos Reveals Grinch Audition Details

John Stamos revealed on the 'Tis The Grinch Holiday Podcast' that he nearly played the title role in the 2000 film 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas' but had to withdraw due to an allergic reaction to the prosthetics during a makeup test. Stamos, now 61, shared this surprising fact with host James Austin Johnson, stating, 'I was originally going to play you in the movie that Jim Carrey got.' Ultimately, Jim Carrey took on the role, delivering a performance that earned him a Golden Globe nomination and contributed to the film's success, which grossed over $345 million and won an Academy Award for Best Makeup. Stamos also mentioned visiting the set later for consulting, finding it eerily familiar, as it resembled his own neighborhood. The film's legacy continues with adaptations, including a 2018 animated version featuring Benedict Cumberbatch as the Grinch.