Carrie Underwood to play Julie Andrew’s part on TV form of ‘The Sound of Music’

CARRIE UNDERWOOD
NOVEMBER 30, 2012
BY: JODI JILL

The Sound of Music will hear a whole new voice in 2013. The movie is being recast to include a whole new era of entertainers and it was announced by NBC on Friday that Carrie Underwood is set to play Julie Andrews part as Maria von Trapp, the nanny of the von Trapp family. While the live television broadcast of the performance has many details to be ironed out, the special is expected to air over three hours near the holidays in 2013.

As the Sound of Music is well-known for the beautiful singing and splendid acting performance of Julie Andrews so it is obvious Carrie Underwood has big shoes to fill for the performance. One of the most beloved performances in movie history, the true romantic story is set in pre-WWII Austria and has given thousands of people a beautiful reflection of a difficult time in world history.

With the announcement of Carrie Underwood has already upset some fans of The Sound of Music movie, this new medium for the performance will share the story with a new generation. While the film has been broadcast on television before, this revamp will give people another interpretation of the popular story.