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Disney+ Revives "Holes" with Star-Studded TV Series

4/22/2025

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Disney+ is bringing the beloved story of "Holes" to life with an exciting new TV series, casting Greg Kinnear, Aidy Bryant, and Shay Rudolph. This adaptation of Louis Sachar's 1998 novel follows a teenage girl navigating the harsh realities of a detention camp, where the Warden imposes a grueling task of digging holes. Alina Mankin pens the script, while Liz Phang takes the helm as showrunner.

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Story summary

Disney+ is bringing the beloved story of "Holes" to life with an exciting new TV series, casting Greg Kinnear, Aidy Bryant, and Shay Rudolph. This adaptation of Louis Sachar's 1998 novel follows a teenage girl navigating the harsh realities of a detention camp, where the Warden imposes a grueling task of digging holes. Alina Mankin pens the script, while Liz Phang takes the helm as showrunner.