The Making of Mary Poppins Returns: An Interview with Emily Blunt

TLDREmily Blunt talks about how she got the role in Mary Poppins Returns, her initial reaction, and the challenges she faced. She also discusses the importance of preserving the legacy of the original film and the impact of the new movie on audiences.

Key insights

🎥Emily Blunt was approached by director Rob Marshall to play Mary Poppins in the new film.

Blunt was excited and nervous about taking on such an iconic role.

🎶The new film features original songs and is not a remake of the original Mary Poppins.

👍Blunt received praise for her performance and was compared to the original Mary Poppins, Julie Andrews.

🌟The film aims to capture the essence of the original and bring joy to audiences of all ages.

Q&A

How did Emily Blunt get the role of Mary Poppins?

Emily Blunt was approached by director Rob Marshall to play Mary Poppins in the new film.

Was Emily Blunt nervous about taking on such an iconic role?

Yes, Blunt was excited and nervous about taking on the role of Mary Poppins.

Is the new film a remake of the original Mary Poppins?

No, the new film features original songs and is not a remake of the original Mary Poppins.

How did Emily Blunt's performance compare to the original Mary Poppins?

Blunt received praise for her performance and was compared to the original Mary Poppins, Julie Andrews.

What is the aim of the new film?

The aim of the new film is to capture the essence of the original Mary Poppins and bring joy to audiences of all ages.

Timestamped Summary

00:11Emily Blunt was approached by director Rob Marshall to play Mary Poppins in the new film.

01:24Blunt was excited and nervous about taking on the role of Mary Poppins.

02:02The new film features original songs and is not a remake of the original Mary Poppins.

02:26Blunt received praise for her performance and was compared to the original Mary Poppins, Julie Andrews.

05:01The aim of the new film is to capture the essence of the original Mary Poppins and bring joy to audiences of all ages.