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JamesG · 12-21-2016, 01:56 PM

Dick Van Dyke to do "A Little Song and Dance" in Mary Poppins Sequel
by Oliver Gettell
Dec. 20, 2016

Dick Van Dyke will dust off his dancing shoes for Mary Poppins Returns, Disney’s sequel to the 1964 movie musical in which he costarred with Julie Andrews.

The 91-year-old entertainer recently confirmed to Entertainment Tonight that he’s set to make a cameo in the new film, which will star Emily Blunt in the title role, along with Lin-Manuel Miranda, Meryl Streep, and Colin Firth.

Rob Marshall is directing.

“Well, I’ve got to be a part of it,” Van Dyke said, adding that he’ll travel to London to shoot in the spring. “I think I’ll just have the one scene, and a little song and dance in it.”

Van Dyke won’t be reprising his main role as Bert, the cockney jack-of-all-trades who accompanied Andrews’ magical nanny, but his character will be somewhat familiar: He’s playing the son of the elderly banker he portrayed in the original, then wearing copious makeup.

“This time there’s no four hours in the makeup chair,” Van Dyke said. “I grew into the part. I don’t have to wear makeup at all.”

Mary Poppins Returns is scheduled to hit theaters Dec. 25, 2018.

http://ew.com/movies/2016/12/20/dick...oppins-sequel/

Bonniegirl · 12-21-2016, 03:45 PM

Very cool!!!!

Marvo301 · 01-17-2017, 11:53 PM

Any excuse to get Dick Van Dyke back on the big screen is a good excuse!! I only hope Julie Andrews will have a cameo as well!

PracTz · 02-01-2017, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

Any excuse to get Dick Van Dyke back on the big screen is a good excuse!! I only hope Julie Andrews will have a cameo as well!

That would be cool! Ironically, he got badly dissed for his Cockney accent in the movie- yet no one said anything about Ed Wynn who didn't even attempt an accent despite the fact that his character (the bubbly Uncle Albert) was supposed to be Mary's uncle!

jehobden · 05-04-2017, 06:15 PM

Mr. Van Dyke will turn 93 shortly before opening day, Christmas 2018. I'm glad he's still active & working. I wonder if he's done anything with Betty White either recently or in the past. They could make a great pair of nonagenarian performers.

12-21-2016, 01:56 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,136	Dick Van Dyke to Cameo in "Mary Poppins" Sequel *Dick Van Dyke to do "A Little Song and Dance" in Mary Poppins* Sequel** by Oliver Gettell Dec. 20, 2016 Dick Van Dyke will dust off his dancing shoes for Mary Poppins Returns, Disney’s sequel to the 1964 movie musical in which he costarred with Julie Andrews. The 91-year-old entertainer recently confirmed to Entertainment Tonight that he’s set to make a cameo in the new film, which will star Emily Blunt in the title role, along with Lin-Manuel Miranda, Meryl Streep, and Colin Firth. Rob Marshall is directing. “Well, I’ve got to be a part of it,” Van Dyke said, adding that he’ll travel to London to shoot in the spring. “I think I’ll just have the one scene, and a little song and dance in it.” Van Dyke won’t be reprising his main role as Bert, the cockney jack-of-all-trades who accompanied Andrews’ magical nanny, but his character will be somewhat familiar: He’s playing the son of the elderly banker he portrayed in the original, then wearing copious makeup. “This time there’s no four hours in the makeup chair,” Van Dyke said. “I grew into the part. I don’t have to wear makeup at all.” Mary Poppins Returns is scheduled to hit theaters Dec. 25, 2018. http://ew.com/movies/2016/12/20/dick...oppins-sequel/ Attached Images

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Bonniegirl AKA Hazel Horvath Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 10, 2014 Posts: 65,819	Very cool!!!!

05-04-2017, 06:15 PM	#5
jehobden Member Senior Member Join Date: Jan 06, 2002 Location: DFW Area, TX Posts: 2,005	Mr. Van Dyke will turn 93 shortly before opening day, Christmas 2018. I'm glad he's still active & working. I wonder if he's done anything with Betty White either recently or in the past. They could make a great pair of nonagenarian performers.