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Peacock Fast-Tracks Development of Eli Roth’s 'Hostel' Series

Eli Roth will spearhead the project featuring Paul Giamatti under Fifth Season’s production banner.

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Overview

  • The adaptation of the 2006 horror franchise has officially landed at NBCUniversal’s Peacock after being reported in June 2024 without a platform.
  • Peacock has placed the series into an accelerated development stage to expedite production.
  • Franchise creator Eli Roth is set to write, direct and executive produce the serialized reinvention.
  • Two-time Oscar nominee Paul Giamatti has been tapped to lead the cast in a starring role.
  • Producers Chris Briggs and Mike Fleiss have returned under Fifth Season with exact plot details kept under wraps.