Date 31/08/2016 - News People
Original 'Mary Poppins' star Julie Andrews has given Emily Blunt her blessing to play the role in the film's sequel. Andrews previously portrayed the magical nanny in the classic 1964 Disney film and also earned a Best Actress Oscar for the role. When told of Andrews' endorsement, Blunt recently said in an interview, "I felt like I wanted to cry. It was lovely to get her stamp of approval. That took the edge off it, for sure." Mary Poppins Returns is currently scheduled to reach U.S.
