Sydney Sweeney is continuing to expand her presence in the horror genre, this time through a new adaptation of Hollow, the upcoming novel from filmmaker Lindsey Anderson Beer. The project will see Beer write and direct the feature adaptation herself, while Sweeney is attached to star and produce through her Honey Trap production banner.
The film is being developed as a darker and more female-centered reinterpretation of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, reimagining the classic gothic mythology surrounding the Headless Horseman for a contemporary audience. While plot details remain largely under wraps, early reports describe the project as blending psychological horror, folklore, and supernatural mystery through a modern perspective.
The project also marks another major step in Sydney Sweeney’s rapidly growing producing career. Over the last few years, the actress has increasingly moved beyond acting into active creative development through Honey Trap, backing projects across horror, thriller, and commercial studio filmmaking. Her involvement in Hollow continues that trajectory while further strengthening her association with genre storytelling following films like Immaculate and Anyone But You.
Lindsey Anderson’s Beer, the adaptation represents a particularly personal project because the film is based on her own novel. Beer has spent much of her career working within studio genre filmmaking, initially emerging as part of a younger generation of female screenwriters navigating franchise-driven Hollywood productions.
Before moving into directing, Beer worked on projects connected to major studio properties including Chaos Walking, Sierra Burgess Is a Loser, and Netflix’s planned adaptation of The Magic Order. In 2018, she also co-founded the production company Known Universe alongside writers Geneva Robertson-Dworet and Nicole Perlman, with a focus on genre-driven storytelling and large-scale commercial properties.
Beer later made her directorial debut with Pet Sematary: Bloodlines in 2023, expanding Stephen King’s horror universe through a gothic supernatural prequel centered on family trauma and folklore. That project further positioned her within contemporary horror filmmaking, particularly stories blending mythology, psychological unease, and emotionally driven female protagonists.
Hollow appears to continue many of those themes.
The project arrives at a time when Hollywood has increasingly returned to classic gothic and literary horror mythology through modern reinterpretations aimed at younger audiences. Over the last several years, studios have leaned heavily into elevated horror, psychological suspense, and darker folklore-inspired storytelling, particularly projects centered around female perspectives and prestige horror aesthetics.
The involvement of LuckyChap Entertainment reportedly adds another major layer to the film’s creative profile. Founded by Margot Robbie and her partners, LuckyChap has become one of Hollywood’s most influential production companies for female-led storytelling across both prestige and commercial cinema. Its association with Hollow further reinforces the project’s positioning as a high-profile studio-backed horror adaptation built around female creative leadership both behind and in front of the camera.
At the same time, Sydney Sweeney’s growing commercial profile continues to make her one of Hollywood’s most closely watched young stars. Beyond television success through shows like Euphoria and The White Lotus, Sweeney has steadily built a diverse film career spanning romantic comedy, psychological horror, thrillers, and studio franchise development. Her increasing involvement as a producer suggests a broader long-term strategy focused on shaping projects rather than simply starring in them.
That evolution has become particularly noticeable within horror filmmaking, where actors are increasingly using production companies to develop material tailored around their creative identities and audience appeal. Sweeney’s involvement in Hollow reflects that broader shift, especially as horror continues to remain one of Hollywood’s most commercially reliable genres.
While the adaptation is still in early development, the combination of Sydney Sweeney, Lindsey Anderson Beer, gothic horror mythology, and female-driven creative leadership has already generated significant industry attention.
Deadline first reported the development of Hollow with Sydney Sweeney attached to star and produce through Honey Trap.
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