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7:37 pm, November 27th, 2013
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Carrie Underwood is ready follow in Julie Andrews’ iconic footsteps when she plays Maria in NBC’s upcoming live broadcast of The Sound of Music – but apparently not everyone is excited for the historic production.
In fact, the singer admits she’s gotten a surprising amount of backlash over the project.
“I get hate tweets and stuff like, ‘You’re not Julie Andrews!’” she revealed in an interview with Entertainment Weekly.
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Underwood went on, “I know I’m not Julie. Nobody is and I would never pretend that I was… I know my place.”
For the record, Andrews has given her blessing for Underwood to take on the legendary role.
A “making of” special airs on Wednesday night, followed by a live cast performance on Thursday as part of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Then the “The Sound Of Music: Live!” will air on the network on December 5.
Are you looking forward to Underwood in The Sound of Music?
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