Mary Poppins Returns will be released in U.S. theaters on December 25, 2018.
Exactly how much singing is involved in Mary Poppins Returns remains to be seen, but Disney has proven that audiences still love musicals – as evidenced by animated fare such as Frozen.
Given that it’s Ben Whishaw’s character that does have children, the likelihood of Blunt’s Mary Poppins engaging with their adventure seems high.
Her role as Jane Banks will likely be quite central to the heart of Mary Poppins Returns and as such will provide ample opportunity to highlight Mortimer’s strengths alongside what is already a very strong cast.