Khleo Thomas from Holes Reflects on Lasting Friendships with Costars After 20 Years
‘Holes’ cast.
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What You Need to Know
- Khleo Thomas maintains ties with several cast members from Holes.
- The 36-year-old actor reveals which co-star he is closest to.
- “Me and Miguel Castro are partners in crime,” he states.
Two decades after its release, Khleo Thomas, who starred in the 2003 film Holes, continues to cherish memories from the set, located in California’s deserts. The actor recently shared insights into his ongoing relationships with fellow cast members.
“Me and Miguel Castro, the actor who plays Magnet, we’re very close,” Thomas said. “He’s a big community guy. He’s constantly giving back. He is constantly doing really cool things for the city of Los Angeles.”
Sharing a glimpse of their friendship, Thomas added, “I was in Orlando, and he FaceTimes me. He’ll do that. He won’t tell me, but he’ll just FaceTime me. When he FaceTimes me, I know he’s at a school. You’ll just hear the kids go crazy. Me and Miguel Castro are partners in crime.”
Khleo Thomas and Miguel Castro.
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Castro portrayed one of the boys at the fictional Camp Green Lake, alongside Thomas’s character Zero in Holes, which is based on Louis Sachar’s 1998 novel. The film, directed by Andrew Davis, also featured renowned actors such as Shia LaBeouf, Sigourney Weaver, Jon Voight, Patricia Arquette, and Eartha Kitt.
Sachar’s narrative centers on Stanley Yelnats, played by LaBeouf, who is unjustly convicted of theft and sent to a desert detention center, where he and a group of boys must dig holes each day under strict supervision. As the boys bond in their shared experiences, the actors similarly grew close during filming.
‘Holes’ cast and crew reunite for 20th anniversary in 2023, including Shia LaBeouf, Miguel Castro, Jon Voight, Byron Cotton, and Khleo Thomas.
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Recently, Thomas had an unexpected reunion with Weaver, who played Warden Walker, during the Star Wars celebration in Japan.
“I got a chance to see Sigourney Weaver this year at Star Wars celebration in Japan, which was on the day of the anniversary of Holes, which was crazy,” he remarked. “How are we both in Japan at this time? It was amazing. It was meant to be.”
Thomas later shared a photo of their meeting on Instagram, captioning it: “22 years TODAY Holes hit the big screen. And on the anniversary, I stood across from The Warden herself, the legendary Sigourney Weaver. No shovel in hand, just a heart full of gratitude.” He described the moment as “surreal.”
In addition to reconnecting with his past, Thomas recently collaborated with Froot Loops, engaging in a campaign celebrating the over 1,000 Hip-Hop references to the cereal in songs. Fans had the opportunity to comment on songs featuring Froot Loops for a chance to win jewelry inspired by the brand.
Holes is available for streaming on Disney+.
