New Hostel TV Series Starring Paul Giamatti Officially in Development With Peacock
NO LOC, JUL 31 – The series adapts the 'Hostel' films into an elevated thriller starring Paul Giamatti and created by Eli Roth, whose first two films grossed nearly $120 million worldwide.
- Variety exclusively learned that The Hostel TV series is in development at Peacock, NBCUniversal’s streaming service.
- Initially, Fifth Season began developing the Hostel series about a year ago as a reinvention, with no platform attached in 2024, Variety reported.
- Eli Roth will write, direct and executive produce, with Paul Giamatti set to star and Chris Briggs and Mike Fleiss serving as executive producers.
- The revival of The Hostel franchise in a new TV series is reported by Variety, recalling the first two films grossed nearly $120 million globally despite modest budgets.
- Release details remain scarce, with no date set though the Hostel series is hoped to debut by Halloween 2026.
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The actor Paul Giamatti brings his talent into the new series to the well-known horror franchise hostel. The series will be shown on the streaming service Peacock.
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