Mary Poppins Books Optioned for TV Series by Tom Winchester
Tom Winchester is developing a TV series based on P.L. Travers' original eight Mary Poppins books, with talks reportedly underway with Disney.
A new television adaptation of Mary Poppins is in the works, based on the original eight books by P.L. Travers. Producer Tom Winchester has optioned the book rights from the Travers estate and is developing the project through his company, Pure Fiction Television.
The series is in early development, and Winchester is currently approaching showrunners to lead the project. Pure Fiction Television is backed by See-Saw Films and Hamilton Hodell.
The planned take on the material reportedly emphasizes the more complex elements of the novels. Because Winchester holds the book rights, Disney is not required for the series, though talks with the studio are reportedly underway.
Disney previously adapted the books into the 1964 film Mary Poppins, starring Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke, and the 2018 sequel Mary Poppins Returns, starring Emily Blunt and Lin-Manuel Miranda. The news was first reported by Polygon.
Quick answers
Is a Mary Poppins TV series happening?
Yes, Tom Winchester is developing a TV series based on the original eight Mary Poppins books by P.L. Travers. It is in early development.
Will the Mary Poppins series be on Disney+?
It is not confirmed. Winchester holds the book rights, so Disney is not required, but talks with Disney are reportedly underway.
Which Mary Poppins books will the series adapt?
The series will draw from all eight original Mary Poppins books written by P.L. Travers.