Disney+ Orders Pilot for Gender-Swapped 'Holes' TV Series Reimagining

The adaptation of Louis Sachar's classic novel will feature a teenage girl protagonist and explore the story over a multi-episode format.

Disney+ has greenlit a pilot for a TV series based on Louis Sachar's 1998 novel 'Holes,' reimagined with a gender-swapped protagonist.
The series will follow a teenage girl sent to a detention camp where she and other campers are forced to dig holes for a mysterious purpose.
Drew Goddard, known for 'The Cabin in the Woods,' and Liz Phang will serve as executive producers, with Alina Mankin writing and producing the pilot.
The 2003 film adaptation of 'Holes,' starring Shia LaBeouf, received critical acclaim and remains a nostalgic favorite for many viewers.
The new TV format is expected to allow for a deeper exploration of the novel's themes and characters while updating the story for a modern audience.