The new, animated Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas is still happening, and the film now has its lead voice actor. Illumination Entertainment announced today that none other than Benedict Cumberbatch will be lending his pipes to bring the titular villain/hero to life in the studio’s upcoming adaptation. Pete Candleland and The Secret Life of Pets co-director Yarrow Cheney are directing the feature, which has the involvement of Seuss’ widow Audrey Geisel as an executive producer.

But while Cumberbatch is certainly a big name, this is the same studio behind that dreadful adaptation of The Lorax, so hopes aren’t exactly high for this new iteration of The Grinch. Regardless, the picture is on track for release on November 10, 2017, and the first look at Cumberbatch’s animated presence has also been unveiled, with the character’s trademark smirk intact.

via Collider