Nancy Meyers Reacts to The Holiday Apple TV+ Series: 'News to Me' — Director Stunned by Reboot Plans Nancy Meyers Was Just as Shocked as You About The Holiday Series

Well, this is awkward. Nancy Meyers, the legendary writer-director behind 2006’s beloved rom-com The Holiday, just found out that her film is being turned into an Apple TV+ series. And how did she learn about it? Not through a call or a meeting, but by scrolling Instagram.

“News to me,” she wrote on her Instagram Stories on August 1, tagging the surprise with a thinking emoji. “Imagine my surprise when I opened Instagram and this was the first post I saw.” She made it clear she had zero involvement in the project and wasn’t even notified it was happening. Yikes.

What We Know So Far About The Holiday Apple TV+ Series

Here’s the scoop: the upcoming Apple TV+ series is set to be a fresh reimagining of The Holiday. It’s being developed as a limited series, with Krissie Ducker (known for Killing Eve) on board as writer and executive producer. Rob Delaney, the comedian and actor, is reportedly involved as a writing consultant, and production is in the hands of Left Bank Pictures.

Rather than retell the original story beat-for-beat, the Apple TV+ series will introduce an all-new cast of characters. But the core concept remains the same: two women, one American, one British, swap homes over the holidays and unexpectedly fall in love.

The project is still in early development stages, with casting underway. Producers are reportedly eyeing recognizable names to anchor the show, but it hasn’t officially received the green light from Apple just yet.

Mixed Reactions: Is This Holiday Apple TV+ Series a Gift or a Grinch Move?

Fans are already divided. Some are curious, maybe even excited, to see how the story will be updated for modern times. But others are seriously skeptical. Let’s be real: Meyers’ signature touch is what made The Holiday feel like a warm hug in movie form. Her absence from this Apple TV+ series reboot is raising eyebrows, and not just among die-hard fans.

Many are asking: can the essence of The Holiday even survive without Meyers’ cozy kitchens, slow-burning romance, and perfectly timed Jack Black jokes?

Meyers Left Out and Maybe a Bit Miffed?

While she’s too classy to throw shade outright, Meyers’ “news to me” post hinted at some irritation, or at least, surprise. The fact that Apple TV+ didn’t loop her in at all? That’s a pretty bold move, considering she created the original. And it’s not going unnoticed by fans either, who’ve taken to social media to voice their concern (and, in some cases, outrage).

Why the Original Holiday Still Hits Different

Part of what made the original film such a hit, aside from the A-list cast, was Meyers’ ability to balance heartbreak, healing, and humor. The story follows Amanda (Cameron Diaz), a movie trailer editor in LA, and Iris (Kate Winslet), a lovelorn journalist in London. They swap homes for the holidays and each find unexpected love, Amanda with Jude Law’s swoony single dad, and Iris with Jack Black’s lovable music nerd.

The movie grossed over $200 million globally and has become a go-to comfort watch every Christmas. No wonder fans are wary of a remake, even one wrapped in shiny Apple TV+ series packaging.

Final Thoughts: Can the Apple TV+ Series Recapture the Magic Without Meyers?

It’s a bold move to remake a rom-com classic, especially without the person who made it iconic in the first place. The upcoming Apple TV+ series version of The Holiday might bring a fresh take, sure. But whether it can deliver the same heart, charm, and emotional punch as the original? That remains to be seen.

One thing’s for sure: Nancy Meyers, and a big chunk of the internet, will be watching closely.