Benedict Cumberbatch has signed up to play 'The Grinch'. The news was confirmed at Cinema Con overnight.
The character - famously played by Jim Carrey on the big screen 16 years ago - is about a grumpy character who tries to steal Christmas.
According to reports, How The Grinch Stole Christmas will be released on November 10, 2017.
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This week Benedict Cumberbatch unveiled the first trailer for Marvel's Dr. Strange. Watch it HERE.