Details have now been confirmed for the movie Mary Poppins Returns starring Hamilton's Lin-Manuel Miranda & Emily Blunt
Blunt stars in the title role with Miranda playing a new character as a lamplighter named
Jack. Drawing from the wealth of material in Travers’
seven additional novels, the story will take place in Depression-era
London and follows a now-grown up Jane and Michael Banks, who, along with
Michael’s three children, are visited by the enigmatic Mary Poppins
following a personal loss. Through her unique magical skills, and with
the aid of her friend Jack, she helps the family rediscover the joy and
wonder missing in their lives.
Directed by Rob Marshall, with screenplay by David Magee the movie is
based on The Mary Poppins Stories by P L Travers. Marc Shaiman will
compose anew score, writing original songs with Scott Wittman.
The US release date has been set for 25th December 2018.
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