Jude Law is weighing in on The Holiday remake, telling audiences that he isn’t sure whether he’ll appear in the Apple TV+ limited series in development and that he is not currently attached to the project. The remarks came during a Wednesday stop in New York for the Today show, where the actor discussed the project and his possible involvement with the revived Christmas romance.
During the interview, Law indicated that he has heard about the remake but knows little about the adaptation beyond the fact that it is moving forward as a limited series. He also clarified that, at present, he doesn’t expect to be featured in the new iteration. Yet if the show does seek him out, he noted that he would consider returning to his role as Graham Simpkins only if Nancy Meyers — the director of the original 2006 film — is involved, underscoring the lasting resonance of the filmmaker’s voice on the project. Law’s tone suggested openness to a cameo or a larger role, contingent on Meyers’s participation.
The dynamic between Law and Meyers has long fueled questions about a potential sequel or continuation. Meyers has reportedly informed Law that a remake is in development, a development trajectory that has fascinated fans and industry watchers since the initial reports surfaced. Law recalled that Meyers reached out with the news, emphasizing that the communication came directly from the filmmaker who reimagined the story’s tone and character dynamics in the original. He added that the revelation was surprising but not unwelcome, given the affection many fans still hold for the 2006 film.
Deadline first reported last month that Apple TV+ is developing a limited series based on The Holiday. The project is described as looking for a new cast to headline the reboot, with Krissie Ducker attached to write and executive produce and Rob Delaney serving as a consultant. Left Bank Pictures is set to produce. While the premise is expected to mirror the original film, the new series is anticipated to introduce a fresh ensemble and a modernized take on the Christmas swap and its ensuing romance.
In the 2006 movie, a pair of women — Amanda, a US-based businesswoman played by Cameron Diaz, and Iris, a British columnist portrayed by Kate Winslet — swap homes over the holidays. Law’s Graham, the widower who runs a vineyard-like property and forms a connection with Diaz’s Amanda, provided a central romantic arc that complemented Winslet’s Iris and Jack Black’s Miles. The remake is expected to preserve the core setup but cast a new lineup, with Meyers reportedly not expected to participate in the new production.
The back-and-forth around a possible sequel has intertwined with Meyers’s public comments. In 2024, when Law and Meyers reunited to celebrate his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the director fuelled speculation by sharing a clip in which Law pranks his fan-favorite Mr. Napkin Head character. Law joined in with a playful snippet and a lighthearted response, reinforcing the ongoing interest in revisiting The Holiday in some form. Meyers later publicly acknowledged the ongoing chatter on social media, noting that she had discovered the remake news only through posts and wasn’t certain about the project at that moment.
As of now, there is no confirmed cast or release date for the Apple TV+ adaptation, and the studios involved have not announced specific plans for a timeline. Apple TV+ has not disclosed whether Meyers will be involved in any capacity, and the project remains in development with a new creative team attached. The absence of a confirmed cast, along with the lack of official confirmation about Meyers’s involvement, leaves fans awaiting further updates on whether Law’s Graham or any other familiar faces will return in a refreshed, limited-series edition of The Holiday.
The cultural footprint of The Holiday endures in part because of its Christmas-forward warmth and the way it stitched together two continents’ perspectives on love and second chances. This legacy increasingly intersects with a broader trend in streaming towards limited-series revivals of beloved films, where creators recalibrate the story for contemporary audiences while guarding the emotional core that resonated in audiences years ago. If the Apple TV+ project moves forward with a new cast, it will be watched closely for how it interprets the holiday romance, whether it preserves the tonal balance of humor and sentiment, and how it positions the Graham character in a world that has evolved since the original release.
No official casting, production timeline, or release date has been announced. As Apple TV+ and Left Bank Pictures proceed with the development, fans of The Holiday will continue to monitor for updates on whether the project will attract a star-studded ensemble, whether Meyers returns to collaborate, and how the remake will honor the film’s enduring appeal while introducing a new generation to its holiday-centric romance.