Reboot without warning? Director of ‘The Holiday’ blindsided by the remake

Nancy Meyers says she found out about Apple TV+’s ‘The Holiday’ reboot the same way we did, on Instagram.

In a twist as icy as a Christmas heartbreak, writer-director Nancy Meyers was completely blindsided by Apple TV+’s new limited series reboot of The Holiday. The romantic comedy, a fan-favourite since its 2006 release, is reportedly being reimagined as a series but the woman behind its charm and enduring legacy was left out of the loop entirely.

“News to me. Imagine my surprise when I opened Instagram and this was the first post I saw,” Meyers commented on social media, complete with a telling side-eye emoji. Her reaction, which has since gone viral, ignited instant backlash across Reddit, Instagram, and X, where fans expressed disbelief that the original creator was not even consulted.

Fans and industry watchers alike are calling out Apple TV+ for what many see as a blatant cash grab. “No Nancy? So, the set design is going to be hideous at minimum,” one user wrote. Others noted how the absence of Meyers could strip the project of its distinct warmth and charm.

Adding fuel to the fire, many are questioning the legality and ethics of such a move. Although studios typically own the rights, the optics of erasing a beloved filmmaker from her own legacy have not gone down well. “She wrote it too!” one Redditor pointed out, while another joked, “Nancy, get your lawyer girl.”

There’s no official word from Apple yet, but online sentiment is leaning harshly negative. Meyers, known for her meticulously styled interiors and feel-good scripts, has remained composed, but her subtle jab has left the internet fuming on her behalf.

The original cast, Cameron Diaz, Jude Law, Jack Black, and Kate Winslet, have not commented, but unless the creator’s course-correct quickly, this reboot may be dead on arrival.