Disney+ Orders Pilot for Holes Series

Disney+ is set to reimagine Louis Sachar's classic novel *Holes* with a new TV series featuring a female protagonist. The pilot has been officially ordered, signaling a fresh take on the story originally centered around a boy named Stanley Yelnats. Alina Mankin will serve as the writer and executive producer, while Liz Phang will act as showrunner. The series will follow a teenage girl sent to a detention camp where the Warden forces campers to dig holes for a mysterious purpose. The project has a strong creative team, including Drew Goddard and Mike Medavoy, ensuring it remains faithful to the original spirit. This adaptation aims to captivate a new generation while exploring themes of friendship and perseverance through a different lens.