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Netflix is heading back to the Plaza Hotel.<\/p>\n
A new live-action Eloise<\/em> movie is officially in the works, with Gilmore Girls<\/em> and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel<\/em> creator Amy Sherman-Palladino<\/strong><\/a>set to co-write and direct the project, and Ryan Reynolds<\/strong> on board to star and produce.<\/p>\n As first reported by The Hollywood Reporter<\/a><\/em>, the upcoming film will feature newcomer Mae Schenk<\/strong> in the title role of Eloise, the mischievous six-year-old who famously lives at New York\u2019s Plaza Hotel.<\/p>\n Reynolds will play an \u201coriginal villainous character,\u201d according to the outlet, marking a fresh twist on the classic children\u2019s series by Kay Thompson<\/strong> and illustrator Hilary Knight<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The project will be produced by MRC and Reynolds\u2019 company, Maximum Effort, which previously teamed up with Netflix on The Adam Project<\/em>. Sherman-Palladino will direct and co-write the screenplay, bringing her signature wit and warmth to a new generation of Eloise<\/em> fans.<\/p>\n Related: Milo Ventimiglia Reveals Why He Wasn\u2019t in \u2018Gilmore Girls\u2019 Hunks Epic Commercial Reunion<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n While the news instantly drew excitement online, some fans admitted the casting reveal caught them off guard.<\/p>\n Under The Hollywood Reporter\u2019s<\/em>Instagram post<\/a>, one commenter wrote, \u201cLoved the first half of that headline,\u201d while another said, \u201cI was so excited\u2026until I wasn\u2019t.\u201d<\/p>\n A third quipped, \u201cThat headline gave me emotional whiplash.\u201d<\/p>\n Others simply expressed surprise at seeing Reynolds\u2019 name attached to the film, though most agreed the combination of Sherman-Palladino\u2019s storytelling and Netflix\u2019s production track record makes the project one to watch.<\/p>\n The upcoming movie will be an original adventure inspired by the Eloise<\/em> books, rather than a direct remake of earlier adaptations. It will introduce new characters and storylines while keeping the whimsical charm that made the Plaza Hotel\u2019s youngest resident an icon.<\/p>\n Although Netflix has not yet announced a release date, the film already has fans curious about how Sherman-Palladino and Reynolds will bring Eloise\u2019s world to life.<\/p>\n Whether viewers are intrigued or surprised, one thing is certain: this new Eloise<\/em> has everyone talking.<\/p>\n Next: Ryan Reynolds Celebrates Wrexham AFC\u2019s Rise With Limited-Edition Gin and a Little Rival Trolling<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n This story was originally reported by Parade<\/a> on Nov 4, 2025, where it first appeared in the News<\/a> section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\nFans React to the Announcement<\/h2>\n
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