Blunt is the lead actress of the film <br />'Mary Poppins Returns,' hitting theaters <br />on Dec. 19. She graces the cover of 'Vogue' Magazine's December issue and explains why portraying the character is a <br />dream role. Emily Blunt, via 'Vogue' Julie Andrews made her screen debut in the 1964 original 'Mary Poppins,' <br />winning an Oscar for the role. Rob Marshall will direct the film and had worked with Blunt previously on <br />'Into the Woods.' Rob Marshall, via 'Vogue' Rob Marshall, via 'Vogue'