Julie Andrews Gets Disney+ Documentary From Director R.J. Cutler

Disney+ will launch a documentary about Julie Andrews in 2027, directed and produced by R.J. Cutler.

Cutler, known for films like "Billie Eilish: The World's A Little Blurry" and the series "Martha," will helm the project. The documentary is produced by Cutler alongside Trevor Smith, Elise Pearlstein, Jane Cha Cutler, and Jonathan Ruane, with Mark Blatty serving as executive producer.

What will the documentary include?

The film promises an intimate look at Andrews's life and career. According to the official description, it will offer "an intimate and revealing look at Andrews' extraordinary journey, from her early days in British vaudeville to her meteoric rise as a global superstar."

The documentary will include "rare, never-before-seen archival footage and candid new interviews" with the star of iconic films like "Mary Poppins," "The Sound of Music," and "The Princess Diaries."

What did the director say?

In a statement, Cutler expressed his profound respect for the star. "Julie Andrews is not simply a beloved performer," he said. "She is a cultural touchstone, a figure woven into the fabric of how generations of people understand joy, resilience and grace. Most people don't know the extraordinary challenges she's had to overcome throughout her life, all of which we delve into in this film."

He added, "To sit with Julie, to be allowed into her inner world, to watch her reflect on a life that has shaped so many other lives was an experience I will forever cherish."

When will it be released?

The documentary is scheduled to arrive on Disney+ in 2027. An official title and specific release date within that year will be announced later.

The project hails from Sony Pictures Television's This Machine.