Benedict Cumberbatch is playing The Grinch in new movie REMAKE

The Grinch has always been a Christmas favourite, and now one very popular actor has been cast to play the green hairy monster.

After 16 years (yes, SIXTEEN), the movie is getting a remake and Benedict Cumberbatch is going to step into the Grinch's shoes, taking over from Jim Carey.

But, instead of transforming from a cartoon to a live action movie (which is all the rage in the cinema these days), the new movie will return to the character's cartoon roots using modern animation.

The CEO of Illumination Entertainment said: " We were determined to make a choice that would not only define this version of The Grinch as absolutely singular, but most importantly, we were looking for a voice to express comedic wickedness while embodying vulnerability."

We think that perfectly sums up Benedict's style of acting and we can't wait to see the new remake next year.