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Matthew Morrison will be playing the title character in NBC’s upcoming stage production of Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Musical! and the first look was just revealed.

The 42-year-old actor, best known for playing Will Schuester on Glee, is completely unrecognizable in the green face makeup for the role.

The internet doesn’t seem to be loving the look and there are so many reactions on Twitter that you’ve gotta see. A lot of comparisons are being made to Glee character Sue Sylvester!

The event will be a two-hour production of the stage show, filmed at the Troubadour Theatre in London. Denis O’Hare will be playing old Max while Booboo Stewart is set to play young Max.

Dr. Seuss’ beloved book tells the story of a reclusive Grinch who plotted from his cave atop snowy Mt. Crumpit to steal Christmas from the Whos in Who-ville. Then on Christmas Eve, disguised as Santa Claus and enlisting his loyal dog Max as a reindeer, the Grinch traveled to Who-ville to scoop up the Whos’ gifts and decorations. Much to his surprise on Christmas morning, the Whos were unfazed and celebrated the holiday with a heartwarming display of joy and love.

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NBC is launching Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Musical this December – and The Grinch has just been announced!

The network revealed that Matthew Morrison will be leading the two-hour holiday special, which will air on December 9 at 8 p.m. ET.

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American Horror Story‘s Denis O’Hare plays an older version of Max, with Descendants actor Booboo Stewart playing a younger version. The Lost Girls actress Amelia Minto will star as Cindy Lou Who, People confirmed.

The rest of the cast, including a child Max, has yet to be announced.

The musical will be broadcast from the Troubadour Theatre in London, United Kingdom.

“While the pandemic presents some challenges in bringing the stage musical to life, we are putting together a really special show with some crazy, fun, imaginative things going on,” Matthew Morrison said.

“Dr. Seuss is an indelible part of all of our lives and we’re thrilled to bring a stage production of The Grinch Musical! to our audience. This is a perfect addition to our annual holiday program traditions and a telecast the entire family will enjoy,” said NBC’s Doug Vaughan.

NBC also just announced this scheduling switch-up.

The Grinch has dominated at its opening weekend at the box office, bringing in $66 million.

Benedict Cumberbatch voices the title character in the movie and it’s getting some really fun reviews.

Claire Foy‘s The Girl in the Spider’s Web also opened this weekend to a disappointing $8 million, landing in fifth place this weekend.

Meanwhile, Rami Malek‘s Bohemian Rhapsody came in second place at the box office, earning $30.8 million.

Wyatt Russell‘s Overlord came in third place at the box office, grossing $10.1 million this weekend, with The Nutcracker and the Four Realms coming in fourth place with $9.5 million.

WHAT DID YOU SEE at the movies this weekend?

The Grinch just released a new trailer, and you can watch it right here!

The upcoming Benedict Cumberbatch-voiced film hits theaters on November 9.

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The Grinch tells the story of a cynical grump who goes on a mission to steal Christmas, only to have his heart changed by a young girl’s generous holiday spirit. Funny, heartwarming and visually stunning, it’s a universal story about the spirit of Christmas and the indomitable power of optimism.

Watch the trailer below!

Benedict Cumberbatch lends his voice to the starring role of The Grinch, and you can watch the new trailer right here!

The trailer for the upcoming movie premiered on Thursday (March 8).

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The Grinch lives a solitary life inside a cave on Mt. Crumpet with only his loyal dog, Max, for company. When the Whos declare they are going to make Christmas three times bigger this year, the Grinch realizes there is only one way for him to gain some peace and quiet: he must steal Christmas.

The movie arrives this Christmas season.

Watch the trailer below!