'Mary Poppins Returns' Poster: People Are Skeptical of Emily Blunt as the Magical Nanny
Everybody's favorite magical umbrella-toting nanny is coming back, but not everyone is happy about it.
While Disney was sharing its biggest news at the D23 Expo on Saturday, the studio gave fans a look at Emily Blunt as the new Mary Poppins. The initial reveal came via a short teaser for "Mary Poppins Returns" that was screened for attendees. Disney then tweeted a motion poster featuring Blunt, which opened up the door for a all kinds of reactions.
Emily Blunt is Mary Poppins in the upcoming sequel, #MaryPoppinsReturns. The brand new film opens in theatres December 2018. #D23Expopic.twitter.com/egxozrpRbr
— Walt Disney Studios (@DisneyStudios) July 15, 2017
Blunt is taking on a role originally played by Julie Andrews in the original "Mary Poppins," and those are some big shoes to fill. There was a sizeable contingent on Twitter that was very irritated to see Blunt step in as the beloved nanny.
Ms. Blunt's #MaryPoppinsReturns better bring it. @JulieAndrews is movie musical royalty. #Disney's @MaryPoppins is not to be trifled with. pic.twitter.com/x6ZtA0JX2G
— Mrs. Walker-Craft (@TangelaWCraft) July 15, 2017
#MaryPoppins was never smug...
— The show must go on (@mev202) July 15, 2017
Give me break get an original idea for once!
— The Worlds Deadliest (@DeadlyWeapon6) July 15, 2017
But I want Julie Andrews ???? it won't be the same!
— Dulce ???? (@Dulce_OrtizXO) July 15, 2017
Noooooooooooooo...I kinda feel that one should be left alone..oh well fingers crossed they don't f it up
— Gumbercules 562 (@max_power_562) July 15, 2017
No. Don't do it @DisneyStudios! Don't ruin the classic w/ a horrid sequel!
— Joe Fernandez (@Joe_Fernandez80) July 15, 2017
No. Don't do it @DisneyStudios! Don't ruin the classic w/ a horrid sequel!
— Joe Fernandez (@Joe_Fernandez80) July 15, 2017
It may help that the upcoming film isn't a remake; instead, movie lovers will see grown-up versions of the Banks children encounter the new Mary Poppins. She shows up to help out after a family tragedy.
We'll see if Blunt can change angry fans' minds when "Mary Poppins Returns" arrives at Christmas 2018.
[via: Twitter]