NBC debuted a first look at Glee actor Matthew Morrison in Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Musical Live !, with numerous reacting to his appearance on social media. Morrison is arguably best knows we his execution as Will Schuester on the Fox comedy. As his reference was the Glee Club’s leader, Morrison appeared in all six seasons of Glee. Though the reveal built various cast representatives household names, Morrison was already known by many for his work on Broadway, where he was a part of the original Hairspray cast. Since Glee, Morrison has continued to make regular Tv appearances, including arcs on The Good Wife and Grey’s Anatomy.

Morrison will next continue the Grinch, one of the most beloved Christmas people of all time. There have been countless adaptations of Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! over the years. Though the 1966 enlivened special is the most well-known, Jim Carrey memorably frisked the specific characteristics for Ron Howard’s live-action How the Grinch Stole Christmas in 2000. Benedict Cumberbatch tried his hand at the capacity in 2018, though for the purposes of an invigorated account by Illumination. There are differing vistums on which adaptation is the best, but the Grinch himself has stood the test of time.

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Banking on the character’s popularity, NBC will debut Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Musical Live! on December 9. In addition to Morrison, it will perform Denis O’Hare as Max the dog and Amelia Minto as Cindy-Lou Who. NBC offered a first look at the affair during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. In addition to a short promo, the network aired a act of a song from the melodic during the parade. Many on social media had strong reactions to Morrison’s appearance in particular. Check out the first look at Morrison’s Grinch and some responses to it below 😛 TAGEND

While the reactions may seem a little stern, the initial looking at Morrison’s Grinch is jarring. His hair in particular is quite a bit longer than it is in most modifications. That, combined with the more human eyes and scarf, offsets for the purposes of an unique take on the character. However, it’s worth noting there are different requirements for an actor’s wardrobe and makeup in a live theatre rendition vs. a movie, which may have played a role. It’s also hard to get a ended sense of Morrison’s Grinch look at this time, as the promo and conduct testify during the parade were relatively short.

Though the first watch generated chatter for Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Musical Live !, it’s hard to say if it will positively affect the special’s ratings where reference is airs. Some may tune in to see what the fuss is about, but it’s equally possible the taunt was enough to turn some witness off immediately. At the very least, Morrison seems committed to his turn as the Grinch, which should help the register overall.

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