Mary Poppins TV Series Pitches to Explore P.L. Travers' Original Books
What happened
A new live-action television series about Mary Poppins is being developed, intended to explore P. L. Travers’ original eight books rather than retelling the Disney film. The project is being developed and produced by Tom Winchester for Pure Fiction Television, which is backed by See-Saw Films and Hamilton Hodell. Winchester is developing the series on behalf of the trustees of the P.L. Travers estate, having optioned the rights. Early conversations are reportedly taking place with Disney, though nothing has been agreed upon regarding the studio's involvement.
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Why it matters
The series is pitched as a deep dive into the more mysterious and surreal elements of the books, which are noted for being more adventurous than the film. The project is currently in the pitch stage, with no agreements reached regarding the involvement of the various rights holders.
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Who's involved
- Julie AndrewsPortrayed the character Mary Poppins in the 1964 film.
- Dick Van DykeCo-starred in the original 1960s film.
- Emma ThompsonBritish actress and screenwriter whose professional fallout was dramatized in a film.
- Emily BluntBritish actress whose professional fallout was dramatized in a film.
- Ruth WilsonCollaborated professionally as a co-star in a series.
- Jamie OliverPublicly supported new food standards alongside Emma Thompson.
- Ben EltonCollaborated professionally on successful projects in the past.
- Benicio del ToroCollaborated with Emily Blunt in the film Sicario.
- Steven SpielbergCollaborated with Emily Blunt on the film Disclosure Day.
- Colin FirthProfessional co-star of Emily Blunt in the film Disclosure Day.
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The entities involved
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Julie Andrews
English musician
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Dick Van Dyke
American actor and comedian (born 1925)
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Emma Thompson
British actress and screenwriter (born 1959)
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Emily Blunt
British actress (born 1983)