ACADEMY Award nominee Paul Giamatti has shocked fans with his latest television project.
On Tuesday, it was revealed that The Holdovers actor will be teaming up with horror director and producer Eli Roth.
Eli, 52, has worked on many major films in the past including Thanksgiving (2022), Knock Knock (2015), Cabin Fever (2002), and Inglourious Basterds (2009).
Hostel producers Chris Briggs and Mike Fleiss will be returning to work on the upcoming horror TV series, according to a report from The Hollywood Reporter.
The show is still early in production and doesn’t have a confirmed viewing platform.
The horror series is set to have a “modern adaptation” with an “elevated thriller” and a “reinvention” of all three Hostel movies that were released in the mid-2000s and early 2010s.
Eli and Chris are preparing to write, direct, and executive produce the show.
In 2013, Paul opened up about a potential cameo in the 2005 film.
The actor told Entertainment Weekly, “Eli was shooting Hostel in Prague and I was shooting The Illusionist and I met him.
“We talked about me actually killing somebody in that movie but it never panned out.”
‘WITH PAUL THERE I’M INTERESTED’
On X, formerly Twitter, fans shared their thoughts on the actor’s newest TV project.
“This is the strangest pairing I’ve ever seen and I’m there for it day one,” one wrote.
“I have no idea what’s going on here but let them cook,” exclaimed another.
A third person said, “Wow… Eli Roth and Giamatti? Why not!”
“We wonnnn! This era of horror has been good,” someone else commented.
“With Paul there I’m interested,” stated a fifth.
Paul Giamatti’s Most Notable Roles
ACTOR Paul Giamatti has been in several major films and shows throughout his successful career in Hollywood.
Here is a list of projects Paul has starred in over the years:
- The Holdovers (2023)
- Jungle Cruise (2021)
- Gunpowder Milkshake (2021)
- Straight Outta Compton (2015)
- San Andreas (2015)
- Billions (2016 – 2023)
- Saving Mr. Banks (2013)
- Rock of Ages (2012)
- The Ides of March (2011)
- The Hangover: Part II (2011)
- John Adams (2008)
- Fred Claus (2007)
- Lady In The Water (2006)
- Cinderella Man (2005)
- Sideways (2004)
- American Splendor (2003)
- Big Fat Liar (2002)
- Planey of the Apes (2001)
- Saving Private Ryan (1998)
MORE ABOUT THE HOSTEL FRANCHISE
The 2005 film follows three friends who backpack across Europe.
After staying out past curfew and getting locked out of their hotel in The Netherlands, they got persuaded to travel to Slovakia where they stayed at a cheap hostel.
One thing led to another where they were drugged and taken to dungeon-type rooms where wealthy people could pay to torture and kill tourists.
After the movie was released, Slovakia was “offended” by the film and how it portrayed the country.
“I am offended by this film. I think that all Slovaks should feel offended,” MP Tomas Galbavy, a member of the parliamentary culture committee said at the time via BBC News.
“This monstrosity that does not at all reflect reality [and would] damage the good reputation of Slovakia.”
Even after the backlash, the franchise continued two years later when Hostel: Part II was released which has a similar plot to the original.
In 2011, Hostel: Part III came out and revolved around a bachelor party heading to Las Vegas.
