By Ryan Parsons | Image property of Walt Disney Pictures
Julie Andrews in Marry Poppins
This is an interesting rumor. It seems like Steven Spielberg, the director most known for sci-fi spectacles and special effects, is game to create a remake of the film Mary Poppins. What?!
Spielberg Digs Poppins
According to a report by the good people over at MovieHole,
Sir Richard Eyre
has admitted to being contact about a remake by Spielberg.
Steven Spielberg is apparently keen on feeding the littlies “another spoonful of sugar”, according to Contact Music.
Yep, the bearded billionaire fancies himself the right man to direct a remake of the classic “Mary Poppins”.
Sir Richard Eyre, director of the London stage show that inspired the first film, says the “War of the Worlds” helmer has already been in contact.
"Spielberg wants to make a new film of Mary Poppins and we've talked about it a lot. It will be hard to outdo the original but kids love the story and I'm sure that the remake will be a real success."
This rumor leaves us with two questions-- First, why do a remake of Mary Poppins and, second, does this mean we will have to continue to wait for Indiana Jones 4?
Check out the entire scoop on the Mary Poppins remake over at MovieHole.
Julie Andrews in Marry Poppins
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