Iconic actress Julie Andrews’ legendary career is set to be recognized in a new documentary from director/producer R.J. Cutler.
The documentary offering an intimate and revealing look at the life of the actress, singer and author will premiere on Disney+ in 2027. An official title for the film will be announced later.
It will cover Andrews’ extraordinary life “from her early days in British vaudeville to her meteoric rise as a global superstar. Marked by resilience, heartbreak, reinvention, and enduring grace, her story goes far beyond the spotlight,” according to a press release from the Walt Disney Company.
The 90-year-old is most well known for her roles in “Mary Poppins,” “The Sound of Music” and “The Princess Diaries.” She has also written several books, mainly memoirs and children’s books.
The documentary will feature rare, never-before-seen archival footage of Andrews and candid new interviews. It will also pull back the curtain on the iconic woman “exploring a life where immense talent opened the door, but courage and determination defined the legacy.”
According to the release, Cutler said that Andrews is “a cultural touchstone, a figure woven into the fabric of how generations of people understand joy, resilience, and grace.”
He added that the film will dive into the extraordinary challenges Andrews has faced in life that many people don’t know about.
“She gave us her full self, without armor, without pretense. And what we found was someone even more extraordinary than the icon. I am humbled by her talent, in awe of her strength and honored by her trust,” Cutler said.
The documentary is produced by This Machine and Cutler will serve as producer as well as director, Mark Blatty is the executive producer.
