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Mary Poppins Returns! Emily Blunt looks practically perfect as the nation’s favourite nanny as cast takes to streets to film sequel

The actress takes over the role of Mary Poppins from Julie Andrews

EMILY Blunt looks supertallymatchylipstickidenticallyclosest as you can get to Mary Poppins as she films the sequel.

The actress, 34, wore a caped jacket and hat to recreate Julie Andrews’ iconic role, even producing a kite like the one flown by kids Jane and Michael Banks in the original film.

Emily Blunt takes over the role of Mary Poppins, while Emily Mortimer and Ben Whishaw star as the adult versions of Jane and Michael Banks
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Emily Blunt takes over the role of Mary Poppins, while Emily Mortimer and Ben Whishaw star as the adult versions of Jane and Michael Banks

She takes over the Disney character made famous by Julie Andrews in 1964 for the sequel Marry Poppins Returns.

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Set for release at Christmas next year, the grown up Jane and Michael Banks, now played by Emily Mortimer, 45, and Ben Whishaw, 36, are visited by their former nanny after suffering a personal loss.

Emily Blunt looked stunning in a red cape and blue hat as she filmed the sequel
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Emily Blunt looked stunning in a red cape and blue hat as she filmed the sequelCredit: Fame Flynet
Earlier this week fans were treated to a first look of Emily Blunt as the famous nanny
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Earlier this week fans were treated to a first look of Emily Blunt as the famous nannyCredit: Disney

 

Emily Mortimer and Ben Whishaw share a laugh on set
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The original cast in the 1964 film
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The original cast in the 1964 filmCredit: Alamy
Julie Andrews made the role famous along with with her umbrella and carpet bag
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Julie Andrews made the role famous along with with her umbrella and carpet bagCredit: Alamy
The area around the Bank of England, in central London, was filled with vintage vehicles during filming
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The area around the Bank of England, in central London, was filled with vintage vehicles during filmingCredit: Fame Flynet

With the aid of a bit of magic and Michael’s kite, Mary helps the family rediscover the joy and wonder that is missing in their lives.

Famous faces such as Meryl Streep, Colin Firth, and Angela Lansbury, will also make up the all-star cast.

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