Date 01/06/2016 - News People
Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke star in "Mary Poppins." "Sicario" star Emily Blunt will take on the role of the magical nanny -- taking over for Julie Andrews -- in a new sequel to 1964's "Mary Poppins" called "Mary Poppins Returns," set to be released Christmas 2018, Walt Disney Studios announced Tuesday. "I am truly humbled and honored to be asked by Disney to bring P.L. "The iconic original film means so much to me personally, and I look forward to creating an original movie musical that can bring Mary Poppins -- and her message that childlike wonder can be found in even the most challenging of times -- to a whole new generation."
