Mary Poppins Sequel
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Julie Andrews Reacts To Emily Blunt Playing Mary Poppins
Screen legend Julie Andrews has given Emily Blunt her seal of approval ahead of the British actress taking on the iconic role of Mary Poppins. A sequel rather than a reboot, ‘Mary Poppins Returns’ will see the magical nanny reunited with the now grown-up Jane and Michael Banks after a personal loss. Set in depression era London, the film is set to star Meryl Streep, 'Hamilton’s Lin-Manuel Miranda and will be directed by Rob Marshall.
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Emily Blunt Reveals Emotional Julie Andrews Response To Mary Poppins Casting
When it was finally announced that Emily Blunt would be following in the hallowed footsteps of Julie Andrews by portraying Mary Poppins in ‘Mary Poppins Returns’ moviegoers around the world immediately nodded their heads in approval at the choice. While obviously confident in her ability, Emily Blunt has now admitted to Entertainment Weekly that she was a little wary of taking on the role because she’s “so emblematic of people’s nostalgia. While Julie Andrews didn’t make these remarks to Emily
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Meryl Streep Joins Emily Blunt in ‘Mary Poppins’ Sequel (EXCLUSIVE)
Is Meryl Streep ready for a spoonful of sugar? Sources tell Variety, the Oscar-winning actress is in talks to join Emily Blunt and Lin Manuel-Miranda in Disney’s “Mary Poppins Returns.” If a deal closes, the family film would reunite Streep with the “Into the Woods” musical team of Blunt, director Rob Marshall, and producers Marc... <a href="http://variety.com/2016/film/news/meryl-streep-joins-emily-blunt-in-mary-poppins-sequel-exclusive-1201825001/" title="Read Meryl Streep Joins Emily Blunt i
