ACADEMY Award nominee Paul Giamatti 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.
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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 return to work on the upcoming horror TV series, according to a report from The Hollywood Reporter.
The program is still in the early stages of production and has no confirmed viewing platform.
The horror series is expected to have a “modern adaptation” with an “elevated thriller” and a “reinvention” of all three Hostel films that were released in the mid-2000s and early 2010s.
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Eli and Chris are preparing to write, direct and executive produce the show.
In 2013, Paul talked about a possible cameo in the 2005 film.
The actor told Weekly entertainment“Eli was filming Hostel in Prague and I was filming The Illusionist and I met him.
“We talked about me actually killing someone in that movie, but it never came to fruition.”
‘I’M INTERESTED WITH PAULO’
On X, formerly Twitter, fans shared their thoughts on the actor’s newest TV project.
“This is the weirdest pair I’ve ever seen and I’ve been there since 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?
“We will win! This age of terror has been good,” another person commented.
“With Paul there, I’m interested,” said a fifth.
Paul Giamatti’s Most Notable Roles
ACTOR Paul Giamatti has appeared in several important films and shows throughout his successful career in Hollywood.
Here is a list of projects Paul has starred in over the years:
- The Remnants (2023)
- Jungle Cruise (2021)
- Gunpowder Milkshake (2021)
- Straight from Compton (2015)
- San Andrés (2015)
- Billions (2016 – 2023)
- Saving Mr. Banks (2013)
- Rock of the Centuries (2012)
- The Ides of March (2011)
- The Hangover: Part II (2011)
- John Adams (2008)
- Fred Noel (2007)
- Lady in the Water (2006)
- Cinderella Man (2005)
- Sideways (2004)
- American Splendor (2003)
- Big Fat Liar (2002)
- Planey of the Monkeys (2001)
- Saving Private Ryan (1998)
MORE ABOUT THE HOSTEL FRANCHISE
The 2005 film follows three friends who backpack through Europe.
After passing curfew and being locked out of their hotel in the Netherlands, they were persuaded to travel to Slovakia, where they stayed in a cheap hostel.
One thing led to another, where they were drugged and taken to dungeon-type rooms where rich people could pay to torture and kill tourists.
After the film was released, Slovakia was “offended” by the film and the way it portrayed the country.
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“I am offended by this film. I think all Slovaks should be offended,” deputy Tomas Galbavy, a member of the parliamentary committee on culture, said at the time, via BBC News.
“This monstrosity that in no way reflects reality [and would] harm Slovakia’s good reputation.”
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 was released and revolved around a bachelor party headed to Las Vegas.
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