Hollywood actor Ryan Reynolds is set to return to the screen in a new avatar, this time as the villain in Netflix`s live-action adaptation of Eloise, based on the beloved 1950s children`s book series, according to People.

The Deadpool & Wolverine actor will star alongside newcomer Mae Schenck, who plays the titular character. The film marks Reynolds` first acting project since the 2024 superhero blockbuster, and he is also serving as a producer on the upcoming family film.