Everyone’s favourite magical childminder (no, not Nanny McPhee) is on her way back to the big screen, and Entertainment Weekly have released shed load of new images from Rob Marhsall’s (Chicago) Mary Poppins Returns, featuring Emily Blunt looking quite the part in the lead role, Hamilton’s Lin-Manuel Miranda subbing for Dick Van Dyke as Jack the Lamplighter (former apprentice to Van Dyke’s Bert from the original), and Ben Whishaw and Emily Mortimer as the grown-up Michael and Jane Banks. You may even spy Meryl Streep as Mary’s cousin Topsy in a sneaky behind the scenes shot.
The effects may be modern and the setting is now the stylish 1930’s, but everything about this particular project feels so close to the original, it’s kinda scary. Blunt even went as far as gaining the blessing of the original Ms. Poppins, Julie Andrews, before cameras started rolling.
Released: 21st December (IRL/U.K.)/25th December (U.S.)
Synopsis: In Depression-era London, a now-grown Jane and Michael Banks, along with Michael's three children, are visited by the enigmatic Mary Poppins following a personal loss. Through her unique magical skills, and with the aid of her friend Jack, she helps the family rediscover the joy and wonder missing in their lives.
The effects may be modern and the setting is now the stylish 1930’s, but everything about this particular project feels so close to the original, it’s kinda scary. Blunt even went as far as gaining the blessing of the original Ms. Poppins, Julie Andrews, before cameras started rolling.
Released: 21st December (IRL/U.K.)/25th December (U.S.)
Synopsis: In Depression-era London, a now-grown Jane and Michael Banks, along with Michael's three children, are visited by the enigmatic Mary Poppins following a personal loss. Through her unique magical skills, and with the aid of her friend Jack, she helps the family rediscover the joy and wonder missing in their lives.
