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Newcomer Mae Schenk to Star as Mischievous Eloise in Netflix's Live-Action Adaptation
3 Nov
Summary
- Netflix acquires rights to live-action "Eloise" film
- Ryan Reynolds to play a villainous character
- Amy Sherman-Palladino to direct and write the screenplay
In a move that is sure to delight fans of the beloved children's book series, Netflix has recently acquired the rights to a live-action "Eloise" film. The movie will star newcomer Mae Schenk as the titular character, a mischievous young girl who lives on the "tippy-top floor" of the iconic Plaza Hotel in New York City.
Joining Schenk on the cast is Ryan Reynolds, who will be playing an "original villainous character" in the film. The screenplay is being written and directed by Amy Sherman-Palladino, the acclaimed creator behind hit shows like "Gilmore Girls" and "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel."
According to Netflix's head of feature animation and family film, Hannah Minghella, "Eloise has been beloved for generations, from when she was first published in the 1950s through to today, when no family trip to New York City is complete without a stop at The Plaza." The streaming giant has described the movie as a "wholly original adventure" based on the book series written by Kay Thompson and illustrated by Hilary Knight.
