Julie Andrews to be subject of Disney+ documentary in 2027
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Disney+ has confirmed a documentary on actress Julie Andrews, directed and produced by R.J. Cutler (known for "Billie Eilish: The World's A Little Blurry" and "Martha"), set for release in 2027. The project promises an intimate portrait of Andrews' life and career, drawing on previously unseen archival footage alongside new interviews, and stands out as a rare in-depth look at one of Hollywood's most enduring stars beyond her famous screen roles.
The film traces Andrews' path from her early years in British vaudeville to global stardom in films such as "Mary Poppins", "The Sound of Music" and "The Princess Diaries", framing her story around themes of resilience, heartbreak, reinvention and grace. It is produced by Cutler alongside Trevor Smith, Elise Pearlstein, Jane Cha Cutler and Jonathan Ruane, with Mark Blatty as executive producer, and comes from Sony Pictures Television's This Machine. An official title and specific release date have yet to be announced.
- Disney+ confirms Julie Andrews documentary from director R.J. Cutler
- Film covers her journey from British vaudeville to global stardom
- Release planned for 2027; title and date still to come
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Andrews, now 90, has spent much of her career as one of the most recognisable faces in Hollywood, best known for playing the title role in "Mary Poppins" and Maria von Trapp in "The Sound of Music" in the 1960s, as well as later films like "The Princess Diaries". A new documentary from Disney+ aims to look beyond those famous roles at her wider life story, using archive footage and fresh interviews.
The film is being made by R.J. Cutler, a director known for previous documentaries about public figures such as singer Billie Eilish and designer Martha Stewart. It is being produced through a group of companies including Sony Pictures Television's This Machine, with several producers and an executive producer attached alongside Cutler.
Documentaries of this kind matter because they offer a rare, in-depth account of a long career, often revealing personal struggles or lesser-known chapters that sit alongside a star's public image. No exact title or release date has yet been set, though the documentary is expected to arrive on Disney+ in 2027.
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Originally published by Variety as “Julie Andrews Gets Disney+ Documentary From ‘Martha’ Director R.J. Cutler”.