Sally Hawkins, David Haig, and Victor Garber Join Netflix’s ‘Eloise’ Movie

The "room on the tippy-top floor" of the Plaza Hotel is getting some prestigious new residents. Netflix has officially rounded out the star-studded cast for its upcoming live-action film adaptation of Eloise, the beloved children’s book series by Kay Thompson and Hilary Knight.

Joining the previously announced Ryan Reynolds and newcomer Mae Schenk are Academy Award nominee Sally Hawkins, Tony Award nominee Victor Garber, and veteran stage and screen stars David Haig, Max Casella, and Isaac Bae.

A Powerhouse Creative Team

The project marks a significant collaboration between some of the biggest names in comedy and family entertainment. Amy Sherman-Palladino, the visionary creator behind The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and Gilmore Girls, is set to direct and co-write the screenplay. She is joined in the writers' room by Hannah Marks and Linda Woolverton, the latter of whom wrote the scripts for Disney classics like Beauty and the Beast and The Lion King.

The film is being produced by Ryan Reynolds’ banner, Maximum Effort, alongside MRC and Netflix.Reynolds is set to play a rare villainous role—a new, original antagonist created specifically for this "wholly original adventure."

The New Faces of the Plaza

While specific character details for the new additions are being kept under wraps, the casting suggests a blend of eccentric charm and theatrical gravitas:

• Sally Hawkins: Known for her whimsical and deeply emotional performances in The Shape of Water and Paddington, Hawkins is a natural fit for the stylized, fast-talking world of Sherman-Palladino.

• Victor Garber: The Alias and Titanic star brings a touch of classic New York sophistication to the cast.

• David Haig: A veteran of British stage and screen (Killing Eve, Four Weddings and a Funeral), Haig’s impeccable comedic timing will likely be put to good use.

• Mae Schenk: Following a global casting call for a girl with "the right amount of mischief," Schenk will make her major debut as the titular six-year-old terror of the Plaza.

A Modern Take on a 1950s Classic

First published in 1955, the Eloise books follow a precocious young girl who lives at the Plaza Hotel with her Nanny, her pug dog Weenie, and her turtle Skipperdee.While Disney produced two popular made-for-TV movies in 2003 starring Julie Andrews, this Netflix production is the first major feature-length adaptation in over two decades.

The film is currently in production in London and New York, with the creative team promising a "bold, hilarious, and heartfelt" take on the source material that retains the signature wit of the original illustrations.

What to Expect

With Amy Sherman-Palladino at the helm, fans can expect rapid-fire dialogue and a lush, vibrant visual palette. The inclusion of an "original villain" played by Ryan Reynolds indicates that this won't be a simple page-to-screen retelling, but rather an expanded universe that brings Eloise’s chaotic energy into the modern era.

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