In a night filled with memorable highlights, nothing thrilled me more than the unveiling of the first teaser trailer for the much-anticipated Mary Poppins Returns during the Oscars commercial break. After watching it a staggering 17 times, I’m still buzzing with excitement—it’s that incredible! Emily Blunt takes on the iconic role originally made famous by the legendary Julie Andrews, and even from this brief preview, it’s clear she’s poised to honor the character beautifully.
Get ready for your heart to race as the film, aptly titled Mary Poppins Returns, showcases Blunt in the lead role alongside the brilliant Lin-Manuel Miranda, who plays a new character named Jack, a lamplighter. Jack, an apprentice to Bert the chimney sweep, has firsthand knowledge of Poppins and her enchanting world. He tells Variety, “I know if Mary Poppins shows up, it’s gonna get awesome. I perform that function in the movie, of saying: ‘Y’all don’t know about Mary Poppins. When Mary’s around, cool stuff happens.’”
This upcoming film, set for release on Christmas Day, is not a reboot but rather a sequel, taking place during London’s Great Depression, approximately 25 years after the original. The trailer opens with a storm sweeping through the streets, where Jack attempts to reel in a kite, only to discover that Mary Poppins is on the other end. The Banks children, now grown up and portrayed by Emily Mortimer and Ben Whishaw, encounter Poppins again, leading to a heartwarming exchange between Michael and Poppins: “It’s wonderful to see you,” he says, to which she replies, “Yes, it is. Isn’t it?” And truly, it is.
The star-studded cast doesn’t stop at Blunt and Miranda; it also features Meryl Streep, Angela Lansbury, and Colin Firth. Additionally, fans of the original film will be thrilled to hear that Dick Van Dyke will reprise his role as Mr. Dawes Jr., thanks to some clever makeup and a fake white beard.
The anticipation around this film is palpable, and social media is buzzing with excitement. I’m relieved to find I’m not alone in my enthusiasm. Is it Christmas yet?
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In summary, the first trailer for Mary Poppins Returns has ignited excitement among fans, with Emily Blunt and Lin-Manuel Miranda leading a captivating cast in this nostalgic sequel set for Christmas Day release.