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