Official 'Mary Poppins Returns' Trailer Is Practically Perfect in Every Way
Are you ready for several spoonfuls of nostalgia?
Disney just released the full official trailer for "Mary Poppins Returns," which arrives in theaters December 19.
It's pure magic.
This new original musical/sequel stars Emily Blunt as Mary Poppins, as she returns to the now-grown Banks children in their time of need.
The trailer starts with a memory of kite flying, leading to the return of Mary Poppins herself. "As I live and breathe," says her old friend Jack, played by Lin-Manuel Miranda.
The style and tone of the film seem like a perfect match for Julie Andrews' classic musical, even if no one could ever replace Julie.
We do get a glimpse of a new song, along with Mary's no-nonsense-cheekiness and some truly magical old school animation.
Here's the full synopsis from Disney:
In Disney’s “Mary Poppins Returns,” an all new original musical and sequel, Mary Poppins is back to help the next generation of the Banks family find the joy and wonder missing in their lives following a personal loss. Emily Blunt stars as the practically-perfect nanny with unique magical skills who can turn any ordinary task into an unforgettable, fantastic adventure and Lin-Manuel Miranda plays her friend Jack, an optimistic street lamplighter who helps bring light—and life—to the streets of London.
“Mary Poppins Returns” is directed by Rob Marshall. The screenplay is by David Magee and the screen story is by Magee & Rob Marshall & John DeLuca based upon the Mary Poppins Stories by PL Travers. The producers are John DeLuca, p.g.a., Rob Marshall, p.g.a. and Marc Platt, p.g.a. with Callum McDougall serving as executive producer.
The music score is by Marc Shaiman and the film features all new original songs with music by Shaiman and lyrics by Scott Wittman and Shaiman.
The film also stars Ben Whishaw as Michael Banks; Emily Mortimer as Jane Banks; Julie Walters as the Banks’ housekeeper Ellen; Pixie Davies, Nathanael Saleh and introducing Joel Dawson as the Banks’ children, with Colin Firth as Fidelity Fiduciary Bank’s William Weatherall Wilkins; and Meryl Streep as Mary’s eccentric cousin, Topsy. Angela Lansbury appears as the Balloon Lady, a treasured character from the PL Travers books and Dick Van Dyke is Mr. Dawes, Jr., the retired chairman of the bank now run by Firth’s character.
Yes, a dancing Dick Van Dyke cameo! "Mary Poppins Returns" to theaters December 19.
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