Jude Law Blindsided: 'The Holiday' Remake Catches Original Stars Off Guard

Max Sterling, 9/18/2025Jude Law learns about the "The Holiday" remake via Nancy Meyers, leaving him and the original stars blindsided. With Hollywood's reboot obsession, questions arise about the magic of the original film and the need for Meyers' involvement in this new adaptation.

In a moment straight out of a Nancy Meyers comedy, Jude Law discovered the existence of this reboot through — wait for it — Nancy Meyers herself. During his recent Today show appearance, Law recounted the somewhat bizarre revelation with characteristic British charm. "Nancy wrote to me and said, 'Have you heard about this?' Literally," he shared, his tone suggesting the news landed about as well as a fruitcake at a Weight Watchers meeting.

Law, now 52 and somehow more dashing than during his original turn as Graham (aka Mr. Napkin Head), couldn't resist poking fun at Hollywood's obsession with reboots. "I'm playing the grandfather," he quipped, before quickly adding, "No, I'm not. I'm really not." The jest lands particularly well given the industry's current fixation on reviving every successful property from the last three decades.

But here's where things get particularly messy. Meyers — the creative force behind the original film's perfect blend of romance and wit — apparently learned about the adaptation through Instagram, of all places. Her response? A decidedly unenthusiastic "News to me" accompanied by a thinking-face emoji that practically screamed "excuse me, what?"

The original "Holiday" wasn't just another rom-com. It grossed over $200 million globally because it understood something fundamental about love stories: they need heart, not just plot points. Meyers crafted a film that balanced aspirational fantasy with genuine emotion, while Law, Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, and Jack Black brought an authenticity that can't simply be recreated by checking boxes on a remake wishlist.

Apple TV+ has tapped "Catastrophe's" Rob Delaney as a consultant and brought on Krissie Ducker to pen the series. Both are undoubtedly talented, but Law's stance on what it would take to get him involved speaks volumes: "Nancy Meyers would have to be involved. She was the magic that brought all that together."

Perhaps the most ironic part? The original film's theme of unexpected journeys and finding oneself has taken on a meta quality, as this new adaptation embarks on its own unexpected journey — though probably not the heartwarming kind Meyers had in mind.

As streaming platforms continue their relentless hunt for content in 2025, this particular holiday package might have been better left under the tree. After all, some classics — like the perfect cup of cocoa or Meyers' signature brand of romantic storytelling — simply can't be improved upon, no matter how shiny the new wrapping might be.

Hollywood's latest recycling effort has hit an awkward snag. The upcoming Apple TV+ adaptation of "The Holiday" seems to have forgotten one tiny detail: telling anyone involved with the original film about it.In a moment straight out of a Nancy Meyers comedy, Jude Law discovered the existence of this reboot through — wait for it — Nancy Meyers herself. During his recent Today show appearance, Law recounted the somewhat bizarre revelation with characteristic British charm. "Nancy wrote to me and said, 'Have you heard about this?' Literally," he shared, his tone suggesting the news landed about as well as a fruitcake at a Weight Watchers meeting.Law, now 52 and somehow more dashing than during his original turn as Graham (aka Mr. Napkin Head), couldn't resist poking fun at Hollywood's obsession with reboots. "I'm playing the grandfather," he quipped, before quickly adding, "No, I'm not. I'm really not." The jest lands particularly well given the industry's current fixation on reviving every successful property from the last three decades.But here's where things get particularly messy. Meyers — the creative force behind the original film's perfect blend of romance and wit — apparently learned about the adaptation through Instagram, of all places. Her response? A decidedly unenthusiastic "News to me" accompanied by a thinking-face emoji that practically screamed "excuse me, what?"The original "Holiday" wasn't just another rom-com. It grossed over $200 million globally because it understood something fundamental about love stories: they need heart, not just plot points. Meyers crafted a film that balanced aspirational fantasy with genuine emotion, while Law, Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, and Jack Black brought an authenticity that can't simply be recreated by checking boxes on a remake wishlist.Apple TV+ has tapped "Catastrophe's" Rob Delaney as a consultant and brought on Krissie Ducker to pen the series. Both are undoubtedly talented, but Law's stance on what it would take to get him involved speaks volumes: "Nancy Meyers would have to be involved. She was the magic that brought all that together."Perhaps the most ironic part? The original film's theme of unexpected journeys and finding oneself has taken on a meta quality, as this new adaptation embarks on its own unexpected journey — though probably not the heartwarming kind Meyers had in mind.As streaming platforms continue their relentless hunt for content in 2025, this particular holiday package might have been better left under the tree. After all, some classics — like the perfect cup of cocoa or Meyers' signature brand of romantic storytelling — simply can't be improved upon, no matter how shiny the new wrapping might be.