Ryan Reynolds to Star in "Eloise" Live-Action Movie

Newcomer Mae Schenk and Ryan Reynolds are set to star in Netflix's live-action film adaptation of "Eloise".

The film is based on the beloved children’s book about a mischievous young girl who lives on the “tippy-top floor” of the iconic New York City landmark.

Schenk will spar onscreen with Reynolds, who is playing an “original villainous character” in the movie, according to Netflix.

The streaming giant just landed rights to the family film, which has been in development since 2020.

While the logline hasn’t been revealed, Netflix has described the movie as a “wholly original adventure” based on the book franchise written by Kay Thompson and illustrated by Hilary Knight.

Amy Sherman-Palladino, best known for “Gilmore Girls” and “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” is directing and penning the “Eloise” adaptation, with Hannah Marks and Linda Woolverton co-writing the screenplay.

Eloise has been the subject of made-for-television movies, including “Eloise at the Plaza” and “Eloise at Christmastime” for Walt Disney TV in 2003.

An animated TV series called “Me, Eloise!” ran on the Starz Kids and Family Network in 2006.

MRC acquired the rights to “Eloise” in 2019 and will oversee production of the movie.

Handmade Films will work with MRC on production, which is set to start in November.

MRC is also collaborating with the Thompson estate, illustrator Knight, as well as book publisher Simon & Schuster on the film.

Reynolds and his company Maximum Effort will also produce with George Dewey, Ashley Fox and Johnny Pariseau for Maximum Effort, as well as Linda Woolverton. Molly Milstein of Maximum Effort will executive produce.

No release date has yet been announced.