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Disney+ Cancels Holes Pilot, Greenlights Eerie Prep Instead

12/13/2025

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Disney+ will not move forward with its Holes pilot, a reimagining of Louis Sachar's novel and 2003 film.
Shay Rudolph (actor) plays Hayley and Greg Kinnear (actor) plays the Warden in the Holes pilot for Disney Branded Entertainment, with Aidy Bryant among cast.
Despite high expectations and tax credits, the Holes pilot did not meet standards.
Disney has greenlit a pilot, Eerie Prep, based on the Eerie Elementary book series.

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Story summary

Disney+ will not move forward with its Holes pilot, a reimagining of Louis Sachar's novel and 2003 film.
Shay Rudolph (actor) plays Hayley and Greg Kinnear (actor) plays the Warden in the Holes pilot for Disney Branded Entertainment, with Aidy Bryant among cast.
Despite high expectations and tax credits, the Holes pilot did not meet standards.
Disney has greenlit a pilot, Eerie Prep, based on the Eerie Elementary book series.