Dick Van Dyke‘s chimney-sweep dance is one of the most memorable parts ofMary Poppins— and he steals the show in the sequel, too!
The legendary 93-year-old actor dusted off his dancing shoes forMary Poppins Returns, a sequel taking place 25 years after the original story’s ending. WithEmily BluntandLin-Manuel Mirandain charge of carrying the movie this time, Van Dyke makes a poignant cameo in which he reminds the audience all about the magic of the first movie.
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“I had some misgivings, because almost traditionally sequels don’t work. They’re never quite as good as the original,” he says. “[But] This is an homage to Walt and the original movie. I was so impressed that their heart was in the right place. They wanted to pay respect to the original. And I was so tickled when they asked me, because it was kind of like bookends for me.”
In the end, the longtime actor knows thatMary Poppinswill play as special of a part in his legacy as it has played in his life.
“I would imagine it would be the thing I would be remembered for,” Van Dyke says ofPoppins. “I get a lot of mail today from kids who have just discoveredMary Poppins. So it’s on its third generation and holding up very well. I’m sure that if I’m remembered for anything it’ll beMary Poppins.”
Mary Poppins Returnsopens Dec. 21.
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source: people.com
