Emily Blunt in talks to play Mary Poppins in Shaiman-Wittman composed film — Page 2

I disagree. Anyway, this is a new score and a new story, so it's not like they can't and won't write around it. Nobody is freaking out, Carlos. I was just stating my very widely shared opinion.

@CindersGolightly: So in essence you are saying that "I hope he won't be singing" is a very widely shared opinion?

Did you take a poll, a survey?

Who are these people with this, according to you, "widely shared opinion"?

EDIT: You are entitled to your opinion but don't ascribe false statements to try and justify that opinion.

Updated On: 2/24/16 at 03:22 PM

I think Lin and Emily would have terrific chemistry together. I think it's a good on-screen match.

EDIT: And Lin's voice would be fine (and perfect) for a character like that. They'll write material tailored to him. If it's anything like Bert in the original film, he'll rely more on charm and charisma than a singing voice. And Lin can certainly rise to that occasion.

Updated On: 2/24/16 at 03:41 PM

I think it's kindof random that they drop the line about him consulting on the music?? I'm not sure what that means. The URL says he's to compose but that isn't stated in the article (maybe they took it out?).

Also interesting that this description spins it as a legit sequel, featuring the Banks children grown up and Mary "returning" to help in time of trouble. They were very keen on downplaying it as a sequel previously, no?

I read the original books many ages ago, and I loved them. They are all episodic in form, and the "episodes" from the 1964 Disney film come from the first two books (the chalk painting holiday, Uncle Albert's tea party on the ceiling, etc.).

They don't jump time between books, and Jane and Michael aren't grown up. They do end up with two younger siblings (twins) however, so Mary comes back.

It sounds like they will take some of the episodes from the other books and add in a new story of their own, with Jane and Michael as adults.

^ That's inspired!

This is a decidedly unpopular opinion but I really hope that they decide to go another direction in regards to Lin. Admittedly, I am not a fan. I can see that he might make an interesting choice for the role, and maybe even do it well. But I just can not abide by rapping anywhere near Mary Poppins. Keep him away from the score and this might be tolerable.

TrulyOutrageousJem said: "This is a decidedly unpopular opinion but I really hope that they decide to go another direction in regards to Lin. Admittedly, I am not a fan. I can see that he might make an interesting choice for the role, and maybe even do it well. But I just can not abide by rapping anywhere near Mary Poppins. Keep him away from the score and this might be tolerable."

Who said he would be rapping? While you might not like him, which is fine, there is no question that he writes very well outside of the hip-hop genre. There are quite a few songs that don't involve rapping (Breathe from ITH, You'll Be Back, Burn, etc from Hamilton.) I'm excited to see how this casting plays out...

The title of this thread is misleading. The character of Mary Poppins will not be a character in this sequel. It has to do with a nanny Michael Banks hires to care for his children who, of course, will be reminiscent of his childhood nanny.

Wilmingtom said: "The title of this thread is misleading. The character of Mary Poppins will not be a character in this sequel. It has to do with a nanny Michael Banks hires to care for his children who, of course, will be reminiscent of his childhood nanny.

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"Sources tell the site that the new version of the story will be set in Depression-era London, the period that the books were originally written and 20 years after the first film was set. It will incorporate storylines from P.L. Travers' books which center on Poppins adventures with the Banks family. The original musical will follow the now grown Banks children, Jane and Michael who are facing a personal loss that precipitates the return of the magical Mary Poppins who, together with her lamplighter friend Jack, help the family through the crisis."

Some of you lack basic reading comprehension. Rude but true. Read the whole article before adding your two cents. Mary Poppins is most definitely in this movie. She's the lead character!

I get that some of you folks don't enjoy Lin's singing voice, but to claim that he is miscast in a role we know one sentence of information about, that he is originating, and that he may be writing for is kind of silly at this juncture.

Blunt would be perfect, not so much Miranda. Totally wrong for the part, imo. I know he's hot right now but let's not get carried away.