John Stamos nearly played the Grinch in Jim Carrey's Christmas classic but was 'allergic' to the prosthetics
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John Stamos is claiming he nearly nabbed the role of the Grinch in the 2000 film, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," which ultimately went to Jim Carrey. Stamos says he was allergic to the prosthetics.
John Stamos appeared on the "‘Tis The Grinch Holiday Podcast," hosted by the Grinch himself (voiced by "Saturday Night Live" cast member James Austin Johnson), and spilled about the audition process. Caroline Thayer is an entertainment writer. Follow Caroline Thayer on Twitter at @carolinejthayer and LinkedIn. Story tips can be sent to caroline.thayer@fox.com.
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