We’ve known for a good while that Walt Disney Pictures has a Mary Poppins sequel in the works, and now the studio has made it official, announcing that Mary Poppins Returns is set for release on Christmas Day 2018. The film will reunite director Rob Marshall with his Into the Woods star Emily Blunt, who […]
Lin-Manuel Miranda to star alongside Emily Blunt in Mary Poppins sequel
Last week it was confirmed that Emily Blunt is to take on the title role in a sequel to the Disney classic Mary Poppins, and now Variety is reporting that Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton) is also in talks about boarding the project.According to the site, Miranda would play Jack, “a lamplighter resembling the character of Bert, […]
Emily Blunt linked to Mary Poppins sequel
Emily Blunt (Sicario) is on Disney’s shortlist to play the lead role in their upcoming Mary Poppins sequel, according to Den of Geek.SEE ALSO: Rob Marshall to re-team with Disney for Mary PoppinsBlunt is said to be the frontrunner for the role at Disney, although it is unclear whether she has yet been formally approached […]
