WithMary Poppins Returnsnow playing in theaters, I recently sat down with directorRob Marshallto talk about making the hugely anticipated sequel. During the wide-ranging conversation, he revealed why he signed an overall deal at Walt Disney Studios, the challenges he faced in the editing room, why it’s always hard to find the way in and out of a musical number, deleted scenes, and more. In addition, with Marshall helmingThe Little Mermaidlive-action adaptation, he talked about where they are in the production process.
As most of you know,Mary Poppins Returnsis the follow-up to the 1964 classic that sees Mary Poppins (Emily Blunt) coming back into the life of the Banks family after they suffer a loss. Michael (Ben Whishaw) and Jane (Emily Mortimer) are now adults, but Mary, with the help of her friend, lamplighter Jack (Lin-Manuel Miranda), has come to bring some joy and order into the life of Michael’s three children. The film also starsMeryl Streep,Colin Firth,Angela Lansbury,Julie Walters,David Warner, andDick Van Dyke.
Check out what Rob Marshall had to say in the player above and below is exactly what we talked about followed by the official synopsis.
Rob Marshall:
Here’s the official synopsis forMary Poppins Returns:
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.
