As reported by Variety on Tuesday, January 7, Disney+ is giving the iconic Holes a modern twist, swapping its unlucky hero Stanley Yelnats for a teenage girl in a fresh reimagining of Louis Sachar's beloved book.

Lucy Nicholson/Getty Images A gender-swapped reimagining of the beloved Louis Sachar book Holes is headed to Disney+, according to Variety. The streamer has ordered a Holes TV series to pilot, over 20

A “Holes” TV series has been ordered to pilot at Disney+, Variety has learned exclusively. The potential show would be based on the book of the same name by Louis Sachar, which was previously adapted into a 2003 feature film by Walt Disney Pictures.

Disney+ has officially commissioned a pilot for a television adaptation of “Holes”, Variety has exclusively reported.

A Holes TV series is officially in the works at Disney+, based on the 2003 Disney movie and the book of the same name by Louis Sachar. Alina Mankin serves as writer and executive producer, while Liz Phang will serve as showrunner and executive producer.

Louis Sachar's book of the same name was previously adapted as a film starring Shia LaBeouf in 2003. Holes TV Show Ordered to Pilot at Disney+ Eddie Fu

Disney+ has ordered a new “Holes” TV series to pilot. Holes TV Series Variety was the first to report the news. The show will be adapted from Louis Sachar’s 1998 novel. Liz Phang is the showrunner and executive producer.