After an Oscar-winning turn that captured hearts in 2023, The Holdovers is making the leap from the big screen to the small one. According to Variety, Miramax is bringing the critically acclaimed film, which won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress (Da’Vine Joy Randolph), to a TV series that promises to dive even deeper into the world created by director Alexander Payne.
The film’s original premise — set at a 1970s New England prep school during the Christmas holidays — will evolve into a serial format, allowing for more layers to be uncovered. Paul Giamatti will likely reprise his role as the rigid classics teacher, Paul Hunham, while fans can expect new characters and deeper explorations of those we already know.
If the film’s success is anything to go by, this series has all the potential to capture that same raw, poignant energy. The transition from film to TV is a bold move for Miramax, but with the rich storytelling at its core, this could be the kind of slow-burn hit we’ve all been waiting for.
Hold your breath, because The Holdovers on TV might just be a masterclass in adaptation.
