Ryan Reynolds has his next big Netflix project, but it’s not another superhero movie. Instead, he’s stepping into a world of marble hallways, pink ribbons, and one unstoppable six-year-old girl who lives at New York’s most famous hotel. And the major twist we weren’t prepared for is that he won’t be playing the good cop this time.
In fact, Reynolds’ character might just be the one causing all the trouble inside the grand halls of New York’s Plaza Hotel.
Ryan Reynolds Becomes The Villain Of A Classic Story
In Netflix’s upcoming live-action film, ‘Eloise‘, Ryan Reynolds takes on a role unlike anything fans have seen from him before. Adapted from Kay Thompson and Hilary Knight’s timeless 1950s children’s book series, the story follows Eloise, a curious and spirited six-year-old who lives at the Plaza Hotel and has a knack for turning ordinary days into wild adventures.
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While Reynolds is known for his lovable charm in hits like ‘Deadpool‘, ‘The Adam Project‘, and ‘The Proposal‘, this time he’s playing against type. This time, he’s stepping into the shoes of the film’s main antagonist. Even though his character’s identity is still under wraps, early reports suggest he’ll be the grown-up obstacle and villain standing in Eloise’s way as she sets off on a new and unpredictable adventure.
You may recall older versions, such as ‘Eloise at the Plaza‘ or ‘Eloise at Christmastime‘. However, the point is that those were sweet, traditional adaptations. But Netflix’s take is completely different. They’re calling it an “original adventure,” which means it’s a brand-new story built around the same mischievous little girl.
Meet The New Eloise Of Netflix
The lead role of Eloise is going to a newcomer, Mae Schenk. According to the team, Amy Sherman-Palladino introduced her, and everyone instantly agreed she was Eloise. ‘Maximum Effort‘ executives Ashley Fox and Johnny Pariseau said she had the spark, wit, and bit of chaos the character needed. Basically, she’s got the perfect mix of cute and troublemaker energy to make this movie pop.
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Netflix’s family films head, Hannah Minghella, said the movie will be “bold, hilarious, and full of heart.” She also added that both Reynolds and Sherman-Palladino have Eloise’s same sense of mischief and charm. This is what makes them the perfect team to bring this story to life. At its core, ‘Eloise’ has always been about a fearless little girl who refuses to follow anyone’s rules.
But this time, she’s going up against Ryan Reynolds’ grown-up troublemaker. And something tells us this battle of wits will be explosive. After seven decades of charming kids (and parents), Eloise is back. And honestly, watching Ryan Reynolds get outsmarted by a six-year-old might be the best kind of chaos we’ll see!
