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Dr. Seuss's widow wanted this iconic actor to play the Grinch in 2000's 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas'

The late author's wife originally envisioned a classic Hollywood leading man for the lead role in the 2000 adaptation.
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Dr. Seuss' widow wanted this Hollywood A-lister to play the live-action Grinch

Audrey Geisel, Dr. Seuss' widow, originally had a different Hollywood legend in mind to star in the live-action How the Grinch Stole Christmas film adaptation.

Dr. Seuss’ Widow Wanted Jack Nicholson to Play the Grinch in 2000 Movie Adaptation

Dr. Seuss' widow Audrey Geisel originally wanted Jack Nicholson to play the title character in 'How the Grinch Stole ...