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Sony Lands ‘Sleepy Hollow’ Package ‘Hollow’ With Sydney Sweeney Starring, Lindsey Anderson Beer Writing And Directing And LuckyChap Producing
Sony Pictures has acquired "Hollow", a reimagining of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" that will star Sydney Sweeney, with Lindsey Anderson Beer writing and directing based on her own debut novel. The project reportedly triggered a competitive bidding situation, with Sony moving quickly to secure it, and marks the first production for Sweeney's newly launched Honey Trap banner, alongside LuckyChap Productions.
Beer's novel retells the classic tale from the perspective of Katrina Van Tassel, recasting her as the central figure in a supernatural mystery and love triangle rather than a passive romantic prize, blending gothic and erotic-thriller elements. The book is due for publication by Putnam (Penguin Random House) in autumn 2027 and has already sold strongly in international translation rights. Sony is now casting the roles of Brom Bones and Ichabod Crane. Sweeney, who has a long history with Sony including "Anyone But You", also recently starred in "The Housemaid" and "Christy", while Beer previously wrote and directed "Pet Sematary: Bloodlines".
In short
- Sony acquires "Hollow", a Sydney Sweeney-led Sleepy Hollow retelling
- Lindsey Anderson Beer writes/directs from her own debut novel
- Casting now underway for Brom Bones and Ichabod Crane roles
Explained simply
"The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" is a classic American ghost story from 1819, about a schoolmaster named Ichabod Crane who encounters a headless horseman in a rural New York village. The original tale traditionally features a young woman named Katrina Van Tassel, with two men competing for her affection.
This new film version changes things by making Katrina the central character rather than a romantic prize. The story will be adapted from a debut novel by Lindsey Anderson Beer, who will both write and direct. Sydney Sweeney, known for films including "Anyone But You" and "The Housemaid", will play Katrina.
The book has generated significant interest, with translation rights already selling in multiple countries before the film was even in development. Beer has experience with genre adaptations, having previously directed "Pet Sematary: Bloodlines". The film brings together Sweeney's production company with LuckyChap Productions, which has established itself through multiple successful projects.