Rumors suggest a new Mary Poppins television series is currently in development, potentially revisiting the original books by P.L. Travers rather than adapting the classic 1960s Disney film. Tom Winchester has optioned the rights from the P.L. Travers estate and is working with Pure Fiction Television to develop this live-action adaptation. The project aims to explore a more mysterious and magical world compared to previous adaptations, though it remains in early stages of development. Winchester is currently in conversations with top-level showrunners while hoping Disney might join the project given their history with the intellectual property. Nothing has been officially agreed upon yet as the project remains at pitch stage without confirmed buy-in from Disney.
Key Points:
- A new Mary Poppins TV show is in early development stages
- Tom Winchester optioned the rights from the P.L. Travers estate for Pure Fiction Television
- The adaptation plans to use original books rather than retelling the 1960s Disney film
- The project is currently at pitch stage with no agreements made yet